M2.3 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-11-29 06:16:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near ECUADOR (Ecuador) on November 29, 2025 at 06:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-29 06:16:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.22000, -78.44000

Temperature

16.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 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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