M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near COLOMBIA-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Colombia)

UTC time: 2025-08-10 23:09:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near COLOMBIA-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Colombia) on August 10, 2025 at 23:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Colombia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-10 23:09:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Colombia

City

Nariño

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.60000, -78.82000

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (85.6 km)

Regional average: 85.6 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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Azufral

Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'070 m ·Last eruption: -930 ·Colombia
Cuicocha

Distance: 152 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'246 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Ecuador
Imbabura

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