Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bolívar
Country overviewEcuador
M3.5 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)
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About this earthquake
On December 13, 2025 at 22:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near ECUADOR (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (38 km)
Regional average: 38 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Sangay Activity reported
Ecuador
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 148 Catalogue entries
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