M3.6 Depth: 71.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 09:24:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near ECUADOR (Ecuador) on May 28, 2025 at 09:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

71.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-28 09:24:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Morona Santiago

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.51000, -78.50000

Temperature

7.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

71 km

71 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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