M3.1 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 01:04:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 16, 2025 at 01:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF ECUADOR (Ecuador). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-16 01:04:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ecuador

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.56000, -81.04000

Temperature

21.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 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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