M3.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 04:30:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 22, 2025 at 04:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near ECUADOR (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-22 04:30:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Morona Santiago

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.88000, -78.29000

Temperature

19.6°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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