M3.5 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near COLOMBIA-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 11:57:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2025 at 11:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near COLOMBIA-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-23 11:57:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Sucumbíos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.08000, -77.70000

Temperature

16.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 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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