Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Morona Santiago
Country overviewEcuador
M3.6 Earthquake near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador)
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About this earthquake
On July 14, 2025 at 23:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
0f0009b6ff12bbaa6ff50deca18db7919ac13d4d
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-14 23:24:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.13000,
-78.09000
Temperature
19.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (38 km)
Regional average: 38 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Sangay Activity reported
Ecuador
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries
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