M4.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-07-03 11:02:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near ECUADOR (Ecuador) on July 3, 2025 at 11:02 UTC. 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-03 11:02:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.40000, -79.13000

Temperature

22.0°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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