M3.6 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-05-25 08:41:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near ECUADOR (Ecuador) on May 25, 2025 at 08:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 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

M3.6

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-25 08:41:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Machachi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.57000, -78.45000

Temperature

6.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 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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