M4.5 Depth: 161.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 20:23:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near ECUADOR (Ecuador) on December 14, 2025 at 20:23 UTC. At around 161 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

161.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 20:23:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Morona Santiago

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.73000, -78.09000

Temperature

22.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

161 km

161 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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