M4.3 Depth: 47.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 09:19:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 11, 2025 at 09:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 47 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

47.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-11 09:19:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.10000, -80.24000

Temperature

13.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

47 km

47 km — close to 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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