M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 22:12:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 18, 2025 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-18 22:12:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Manabí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.48000, -80.74000

Temperature

20.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower 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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