M3.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 22:33:07 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-30 22:33:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Santa Elena

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.21000, -80.57000

Temperature

22.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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