M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-06-04 16:45:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near ECUADOR (Ecuador) on June 4, 2025 at 16:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-04 16:45:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Morona Santiago

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.95000, -78.30000

Temperature

24.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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