M3.0 Depth: 57.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 00:08:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 9, 2025 at 00:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ECUADOR (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 57 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

M3.0

Depth

57.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-09 00:08:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Manabí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.91000, -79.85000

Temperature

23.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

57 km

57 km — deeper 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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