M4.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Taisha (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 21:59:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 25, 2025 at 21:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Taisha (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-25 21:59:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Taisha

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.31000, -77.68000

Temperature

26.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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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