Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Morona Santiago
Country overviewEcuador
M3.2 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)
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About this earthquake
On October 23, 2025 at 00:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near ECUADOR (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
447e18649b380932f0c184e61e34e28a257f1986
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 00:52:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.79000,
-78.53000
Temperature
9.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 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
-
Sangay Activity reported
Ecuador
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries
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