Ecuador Earthquakes
Recent and significant earthquakes in Ecuador, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.
Current earthquakes in Ecuador (0)
No earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater have been recorded in Ecuador in the past 90 days.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
No active items in this snapshot
That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Recent earthquake history
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater have been recorded in Ecuador in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Ecuador (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M6.8 | 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador | Mar 18, 2023 |
| M6.3 | 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | Apr 25, 2025 |
| M5.8 | 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | Mar 27, 2022 |
| M5.7 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | Jul 25, 2022 |
| M5.7 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | Jul 14, 2022 |
| M5.5 | 105 km ESE of Yantzaza, Ecuador | Jan 8, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Ecuador have earthquakes?
- Ecuador recorded 0 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 7.2 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Ecuador?
- The largest earthquake in Ecuador in the last 5 years was a magnitude 6.8 near 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador.
- When was the last major earthquake in Ecuador?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Ecuador was a magnitude 5.2 near 4 km N of Cotacachi, Ecuador.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Ecuador
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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