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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Ecuador (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-13 21:18:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Ecuador (Ecuador) on September 13, 2025 at 21:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-13 21:18:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ecuador
City
Ecuador
Source
usp
Coordinates
-1.21043, -81.07176

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Quilotoa
    Distance: 244 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Iliniza
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'162 m ·Ecuador
  • Licto
    Distance: 281 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'322 m ·Ecuador
  • Atacazo
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'463 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Ecuador
  • Tungurahua
    Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador

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