M3.5 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-07-04 22:25:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador) on July 4, 2025 at 22:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 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

M3.5

Depth

28.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-04 22:25:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Guayas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.57000, -80.09000

Temperature

25.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

28 km

28 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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