M3.6 Depth: 48.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 05:46:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador) on November 27, 2025 at 05:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

48.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-27 05:46:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

City

Manabí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.37000, -80.42000

Temperature

20.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

48 km

48 km — close to 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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