M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Molleturo, Azuay (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-06-21 19:18:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2025 at 19:18 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Molleturo, Azuay (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-21 19:18:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Azuay

City

Molleturo

County

Cuenca

Village

Molleturo

Source

usp

Coordinates

-2.66180, -79.45161

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Naranjal18.5 kmW32'045

Cuenca56.8 kmSE636'996

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Volcanoes nearby

Licto

Distance: 135 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'322 m ·Ecuador
Sangay

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'286 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Ecuador
Chimborazo

Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
Tungurahua

Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
Quilotoa

Distance: 209 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
Iliniza

Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours3

First 24 hours3

First 72 hours3

Strongest subsequent eventM5.3

M5.22025-06-21 19:18:48 UTC23.9 km7 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.32025-06-21 19:18:48 UTC22.1 kmNear Coast of Ecuador M5.32025-06-21 19:18:51 UTC21.5 kmNEAR COAST OF ECUADOR M4.72025-06-27 06:31:54 UTC75.0 km5 km WNW of Guayaquil, Ecuador M4.92025-06-27 06:31:55 UTC80.3 kmNear Coast of Ecuador M4.72025-06-27 06:31:55 UTC79.7 kmNEAR COAST OF ECUADOR M3.62025-06-27 13:42:24 UTC31.0 kmNEAR COAST OF ECUADOR M3.62025-06-29 21:50:17 UTC111.4 kmECUADOR M3.52025-07-04 22:25:11 UTC140.6 kmNEAR COAST OF ECUADOR M3.92025-07-06 03:40:23 UTC125.9 kmNEAR COAST OF ECUADOR M3.92025-07-07 17:20:59 UTC6.8 kmNEAR COAST OF ECUADOR M4.02025-07-17 06:04:55 UTC55.9 kmNEAR COAST OF ECUADOR

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥47

Earlier events M≥51

Compared since2025-01-13

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.32025-01-13 02:20:52 UTC57.9 kmMilagro M4.82025-05-10 12:12:54 UTC26.3 kmNear Coast of Ecuador M4.72025-05-10 12:12:53 UTC34.3 kmNEAR COAST OF ECUADOR M4.62025-02-04 07:45:13 UTC124.1 km21 km S of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M4.62025-02-04 07:45:18 UTC94.7 kmLluzhapa

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