M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Galapagos Islands, Ecuador (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 05:06:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 17, 2025 at 05:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Galapagos Islands, Ecuador (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-17 05:06:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Galápagos

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-0.34000, -91.48000

Temperature

19.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (41.3 km)

Regional average: 41.3 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

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