Ecuador

Ecuador – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
7
Latest UTC: 2026-01-15 08:49:11
Strongest
M5.5
Near Coast of Ecuador
Year rank
#41
7 quakes in 2026 · out of 41 countries
Averages
M3.99 · 39 km
Avg this month: M3.76

About earthquakes in this country – Ecuador

The latest recorded earthquake in Ecuador was on 2026-01-15 at 08:49 UTC in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas with magnitude M3.1.

In the current month, 7 earthquakes were recorded in Ecuador with an average magnitude of 3.76.

The strongest recorded earthquake in Ecuador reached magnitude M5.5 on 2025-10-22.

Strongest – Ecuador

Open event
M5.5 Near Coast of Ecuador
UTC: 2025-10-22 00:05:44 UTC

Map – Ecuador

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Ecuador.

Last 30 earthquakes – Ecuador

Magnitude
Place
Time (UTC)
Link
M3.1
Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas · San José de Alluriquín
2026-01-15 08:49:11 UTC
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M3.6
Los Ríos · Valencia
2026-01-15 06:35:37 UTC
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M2.9
Morona Santiago · Yaupi
2026-01-11 04:25:16 UTC
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M4.4
Ecuador
2026-01-03 08:47:12 UTC
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M4.5
29 km SSE of San Miguel, Ecuador
2026-01-03 08:46:49 UTC
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M4.2
—
2026-01-03 08:46:45 UTC
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M3.6
—
2026-01-02 20:59:12 UTC
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M2.8
—
2025-12-20 02:22:45 UTC
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M5.1
Ecuador
2025-12-19 21:59:57 UTC
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M5.1
—
2025-12-19 21:59:54 UTC
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M3.9
—
2025-12-16 16:05:26 UTC
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M4.2
19 km NE of Palora, Ecuador
2025-12-16 00:30:41 UTC
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M3.5
—
2025-12-16 00:30:38 UTC
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M4.5
Ecuador
2025-12-14 20:23:43 UTC
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M4.5
7 km SSW of Palora, Ecuador
2025-12-14 20:23:41 UTC
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M4.5
—
2025-12-14 20:23:39 UTC
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M3.7
—
2025-12-14 01:33:05 UTC
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M3.6
—
2025-12-14 01:24:26 UTC
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M2.9
—
2025-12-13 23:38:46 UTC
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M3.2
—
2025-12-13 23:05:23 UTC
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M3.5
—
2025-12-13 22:14:46 UTC
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M3.6
—
2025-12-13 21:54:04 UTC
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M3.4
—
2025-12-13 21:34:13 UTC
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M3.3
—
2025-12-13 20:52:52 UTC
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M4.1
—
2025-12-13 09:40:50 UTC
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M3.0
—
2025-12-09 00:08:49 UTC
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M3.7
—
2025-12-06 22:54:53 UTC
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M3.5
—
2025-12-04 09:47:24 UTC
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M4.3
—
2025-12-01 05:35:38 UTC
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M2.3
—
2025-11-29 06:16:04 UTC
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FAQ – Ecuador

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Ecuador?
The newest entry in our database for Ecuador is dated 2026-01-15 08:49:11 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Ecuador?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Ecuador reached magnitude M5.5.
How is magnitude different from depth?
Magnitude describes the size/energy released by an earthquake. Depth (in km) indicates how deep below the surface the rupture occurred. Both factors influence how the event is felt at the surface.
Are the country statistics “all-time” or limited to a time range?
The KPIs on this page are calculated from all available entries in our database for Ecuador (all-time).
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data and geocoding quality. Some providers publish detailed locality fields (city/state/village), while others only provide a general place label.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the “Country history” page for Ecuador to explore earthquake activity with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

Country history – Ecuador

Explore earthquake history with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

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