M3.7 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 22:54:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 6, 2025 at 22:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 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. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-06 22:54:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Tungurahua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.33000, -78.53000

Temperature

9.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tungurahua

Distance: 18 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
Chimborazo

Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
Licto

Distance: 52 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'322 m ·Ecuador
Quilotoa

Distance: 67 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
Cotopaxi

Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'911 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Ecuador
Iliniza

Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador

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