M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-06-21 03:32:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2025 at 03:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-21 03:32:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Manabí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.18000, -80.78000

Temperature

23.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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