M4.0 Depth: 81.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-27 18:59:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador) on September 27, 2025 at 18:59 UTC. At around 81 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

81.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-27 18:59:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Loja

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.11000, -80.33000

Temperature

24.5°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

81 km

81 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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