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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 35 km SE of Tena, Ecuador

UTC time: 2025-02-23 07:25:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 35 km SE of Tena, Ecuador on February 23, 2025 at 07:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-23 07:25:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-1.18620, -77.55940

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Sumaco
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'990 m ·Last eruption: 1895 ·Ecuador
  • Aliso
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'267 m ·Last eruption: -2450 ·Ecuador
  • Antisana
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'753 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Ecuador
  • Tungurahua
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
  • Cotopaxi
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'911 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Ecuador
  • Chacana
    Distance: 118 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'643 m ·Last eruption: 1773 ·Ecuador

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