M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-06-18 09:33:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2025 at 09:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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

M3.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-18 09:33:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Esmeraldas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.00000, -79.48000

Temperature

25.1°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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