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 intermediate (70–300 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 114.6 km to 171.4 km. All 2 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 4.5 event near 73 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador at 114.6 km depth. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 4.4 near 15 km E of Palora, Ecuador, trails by 0.1 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window.
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.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-05-27 2026-05-27 06:27:36 UTC | 4.4mb | 15 km E of Palora, Ecuador -1.694°, -77.829° | 171.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 15 km E of Palora, Ecuador on May 27, 2026 at 06:27 UTC. At a depth of 171.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -1.694°N, -77.829°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-23 2026-05-23 08:44:52 UTC | 4.5mb | 73 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador -2.637°, -77.534° | 114.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 23, 2026 at 08:44 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 73 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Ecuador over the past 30 days. The hypocenter lay at 114.6 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -2.637°, -77.534°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
73 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador
2026-05-23
105 km ESE of Yantzaza, Ecuador
2026-01-08
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Ecuador's location along the Nazca-South American plate boundary results in frequent seismic activity. The 2016 earthquake killed over 650 people.
In 2026, Ecuador has recorded 24 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. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 2 in the last 30 days.
Ecuador's location along the Nazca-South American plate boundary results in frequent seismic activity. The 2016 earthquake killed over 650 people.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.5 event near 73 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador.
In the past 30 days, 2 earthquakes have been recorded in the Ecuador region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Ecuador area was a magnitude 4.5 event that occurred 73 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador.
Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.
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