M3.2
Depth:
1.0 km
M3.2 Earthquake near COLOMBIA-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Ecuador)
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.
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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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