M3.7 Depth: 177.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 23:40:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near ECUADOR (Ecuador) on September 25, 2025 at 23:40 UTC. At around 177 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

177.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-25 23:40:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Pastaza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.47000, -77.88000

Temperature

19.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

177 km

177 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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