M3.1 Depth: 79.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 23:22:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near ECUADOR (Ecuador) on September 2, 2025 at 23:22 UTC. At around 79 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

79.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-02 23:22:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Los Ríos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.27000, -79.66000

Temperature

24.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

79 km

79 km — deeper than the regional average (41.3 km)

Regional average: 41.3 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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