M4.2 Depth: 6.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-06-17 06:47:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near ECUADOR (Ecuador) on June 17, 2025 at 06:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

6.6 km

UTC time

2025-06-17 06:47:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Napo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.90270, -78.12610

Temperature

13.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.6 km

6.6 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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