M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 21:59:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 21:59 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near ECUADOR (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-19 21:59:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Napo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.68510, -77.98870

Temperature

6.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Tena39.7 kmSE17'172

Latacunga75.0 kmW205'624

Quito78.2 kmNW2'781'641

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Volcanoes nearby

Aliso

Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'267 m ·Last eruption: -2450 ·Ecuador
Antisana

Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'753 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Ecuador
Sumaco

Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'990 m ·Last eruption: 1895 ·Ecuador
Chacana

Distance: 45 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'643 m ·Last eruption: 1773 ·Ecuador
Cotopaxi

Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'911 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Ecuador
Reventador

Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'562 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Ecuador

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.0

M5.02025-12-19 21:59:56 UTC41.8 kmEcuador M3.62026-01-02 20:59:12 UTC130.4 kmECUADOR M4.62026-01-03 08:46:56 UTC126.8 kmEcuador M4.42026-01-03 08:47:12 UTC149.4 kmEcuador M3.12026-01-15 08:49:11 UTC121.8 kmSan José de Alluriquín M3.42026-01-18 03:28:01 UTC133.8 kmSarayacu

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#10

Earlier events M≥441

Earlier events M≥512

Compared since2025-01-09

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-01-31 23:02:31 UTC23.6 km39 km WNW of Archidona, Ecuador M5.52025-01-31 23:02:28 UTC22.9 km32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.52025-09-03 14:56:44 UTC87.2 kmDiez de Agosto M5.42025-09-03 14:56:44 UTC102.8 km M5.32025-01-31 23:02:30 UTC36.3 kmTena

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