Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 55.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Loja
Country overviewEcuador
M3.9 Earthquake near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador)
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About this earthquake
On December 16, 2025 at 16:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Ecuador: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
55 km
55 km — deeper than the regional average (38.1 km)
Regional average: 38.1 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
615
Country (24h)
Ecuador
2