M4.5 Depth: 165.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Ecuador (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 20:23:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Ecuador (Ecuador) on December 14, 2025 at 20:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 165 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

165.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 20:23:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Pastaza

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-1.61000, -77.86000

Temperature

22.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

165 km

165 km — deeper than the regional average (41.3 km)

Regional average: 41.3 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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