M3.9 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-10-07 01:30:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador) on October 7, 2025 at 01:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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

M3.9

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-07 01:30:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Manabí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.43000, -80.42000

Temperature

23.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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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