M3.2 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near COLOMBIA-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 20:33:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 20:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near COLOMBIA-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador). 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-24 20:33:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Sucumbíos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.21000, -77.34000

Temperature

16.2°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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