M2.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-29 13:35:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador) on September 29, 2025 at 13:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-29 13:35:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Manabí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.27000, -80.47000

Temperature

22.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 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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