Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Santa Elena
Country overviewEcuador
M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador) on July 30, 2025 at 22:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
3f4f81f2f5d095825909e7a34312cc6bd71c75d6
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 22:33:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.21000,
-80.57000
Temperature
22.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (38 km)
Regional average: 38 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Sangay Activity reported
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- General Ulpiano Paez International Airport46.1 kmStraight-line distance
Ecuador · SNC · SESA
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Ecuador
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries
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