M3.5 Depth: 189.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 00:30:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near ECUADOR (Ecuador) on December 16, 2025 at 00:30 UTC. At around 189 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

189.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-16 00:30:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Pastaza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.50000, -77.88000

Temperature

20.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

189 km

189 km — deeper than the regional average (41.3 km)

Regional average: 41.3 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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