M3.5 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-10-22 16:49:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 22, 2025 at 16:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

21.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-22 16:49:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.73000, -80.56000

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21 km

21 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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