M2.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-27 10:01:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near ECUADOR (Ecuador) on September 27, 2025 at 10:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-27 10:01:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Tungurahua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.29000, -78.42000

Temperature

7.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tungurahua

Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
Chimborazo

Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
Licto

Distance: 59 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'322 m ·Ecuador
Cotopaxi

Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'911 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Ecuador
Quilotoa

Distance: 72 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
Iliniza

Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador

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