M4.2 Depth: 10.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 82 km E of Macas, Ecuador (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 17:25:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 82 km E of Macas, Ecuador (Ecuador) on September 26, 2025 at 17:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

10.9 km

UTC time

2025-09-26 17:25:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Morona Santiago

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-2.39360, -77.37230

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.9 km

10.9 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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