M4.7 Depth: 66.6 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 5 km WNW of Guayaquil, Ecuador (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-06-27 06:31:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 27, 2025 at 06:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 5 km WNW of Guayaquil, Ecuador (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

66.6 km

UTC time

2025-06-27 06:31:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Guayas

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-2.18640, -79.93020

Temperature

20.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

66.6 km

66.6 km — deeper 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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