M3.9 Depth: 95.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 08:27:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador) on September 9, 2025 at 08:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 95 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

95.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-09 08:27:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Morona Santiago

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.51000, -77.61000

Temperature

23.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

95 km

95 km — deeper than the regional average (41.3 km)

Regional average: 41.3 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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