M3.4 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 07:46:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near ECUADOR (Ecuador) on November 24, 2025 at 07:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 07:46:08 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.91000, -77.60000
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 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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    Distance: 94 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'643 m ·Last eruption: 1773 ·Ecuador
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