M3.2 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near COLOMBIA-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 18:01:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near COLOMBIA-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador) on October 19, 2025 at 18:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-19 18:01:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Carchi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.80000, -77.94000

Temperature

19.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 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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