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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-05-11 19:22:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador) on May 11, 2025 at 19:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 19:22:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
City
Esmeraldas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.83000, -79.19000
Temperature
29.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chachimbiro
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'106 m ·Last eruption: -3740 ·Ecuador
  • Cuicocha
    Distance: 109 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'246 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Ecuador
  • Pululahua
    Distance: 117 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'360 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Ecuador
  • Mojanda
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'263 m ·Ecuador
  • Imbabura
    Distance: 129 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 4'609 m ·Last eruption: -5550 ·Ecuador
  • Guagua Pichincha
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'784 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Ecuador

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