M3.8 Depth: 31.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-08-24 16:53:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 16:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 31 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

31.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-24 16:53:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Guayas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.05000, -79.42000

Temperature

13.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

31 km

31 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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