M4.2 Depth: 180.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-05-10 18:02:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 10, 2025 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near ECUADOR (Ecuador). At around 180 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

180.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-10 18:02:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Pastaza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.75000, -77.88000

Temperature

25.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

180 km

180 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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