M2.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-05-21 02:44:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near ECUADOR (Ecuador) on May 21, 2025 at 02:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-21 02:44:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Manuel Cornejo Astorga (Tandapi)

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.35000, -78.73000

Temperature

6.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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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