M4.3 Depth: 55.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 05:35:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador) on December 1, 2025 at 05:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 55 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

55.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-01 05:35:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Santa Elena

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.22000, -80.27000

Temperature

22.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

55 km

55 km — deeper 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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