M4.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-13 11:33:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador) on September 13, 2025 at 11:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-13 11:33:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.64000, -80.95000

Temperature

21.6°C

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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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