M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 02:58:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2025 at 02:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-23 02:58:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.01000, -79.64000

Temperature

24.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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