M3.4 Depth: 64.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 20:58:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador) on October 12, 2025 at 20:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 64 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

64.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-12 20:58:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Cañar

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.58000, -79.24000

Temperature

19.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

64 km

64 km — deeper 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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