M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 59 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 03:54:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 16, 2025 at 03:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 59 km NNW of Salinas, 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. 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

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-16 03:54:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-1.68640, -81.06590

Temperature

22.3°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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