M3.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near COLOMBIA-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Colombia)

UTC time: 2025-08-02 20:41:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2025 at 20:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near COLOMBIA-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Colombia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-02 20:41:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Colombia

City

Nariño

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.85000, -77.94000

Temperature

19.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (84.6 km)

Regional average: 84.6 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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