Seismic Activity in Ecuador
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.2 event near 19 km NNW of Machala, Ecuador.
Earthquakes in Ecuador
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.2
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Ecuador
Over the past 30 days, Ecuador has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 1 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 40.9 km to 51.8 km. All 2 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-08-27 2026-08-27 17:23:23 UTC | 4.2mb | 19 km NNW of Machala, Ecuador -3.089°, -79.995° | 51.8 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 27, 2026 at 17:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 19 km NNW of Machala, Ecuador. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Ecuador over the past 30 days. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-27 2026-08-27 17:09:28 UTC | 4.1mb | 26 km NW of Tumbes, Peru -3.416°, -80.639° | 40.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 26 km NW of Tumbes, Peru on August 27, 2026 at 17:09 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days2
2026 (M2.5+)34
Largest (30 Days)
M4.2
19 km NNW of Machala, Ecuador
2026-08-27
Largest in 2026
M5.5
105 km ESE of Yantzaza, Ecuador
2026-01-08
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Ecuador
Ecuador's location along the Nazca-South American plate boundary results in frequent seismic activity. The 2016 earthquake killed over 650 people.
Ecuador Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Ecuador has recorded 34 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Ecuador in 2026 was a magnitude 5.5 event near Yantzaza, Ecuador.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Ecuador?
In the past 30 days, 2 earthquakes have been recorded in the Ecuador region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Ecuador?
The largest recent earthquake in the Ecuador area was a magnitude 4.2 event that occurred 19 km NNW of Machala, Ecuador.
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