M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 16:56:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 16:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near ECUADOR (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-18 16:56:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Tungurahua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.40000, -78.46000

Temperature

18.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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: 8 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
Chimborazo

Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
Licto

Distance: 46 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'322 m ·Ecuador
Sangay

Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'286 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Ecuador
Quilotoa

Distance: 78 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
Cotopaxi

Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'911 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Ecuador

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