M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Toacaso, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-06-14 03:31:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Toacaso, Cotopaxi (Ecuador) on June 14, 2025 at 03:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-14 03:31:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

State

Cotopaxi

City

Toacaso

County

Latacunga

Source

usp

Coordinates

-0.71192, -78.73227

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Depth profile

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

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