Ecuador

Ecuador – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes last month
5
Latest UTC: 2026-03-01 01:57:10
Strongest
M5.5
Near Coast of Ecuador
Country rank
#47
18 quakes in 2026 · out of 47 countries
Averages
M3.94 · 40 km
Avg this month: M3.52

Overview – Ecuador

The latest recorded earthquake in Ecuador was on 2026-03-01 at 01:57 UTC in Tanlahua with magnitude M3.5.

In the last month, 5 earthquakes were recorded in Ecuador with an average magnitude of 3.52.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Morona Santiago (5), followed by Guayas (2).

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

All-time events
201
Strongest
M5.5
Latest (UTC)
2026-03-01 01:57:10 UTC

Strongest – Ecuador

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M5.5 Near Coast of Ecuador
UTC: 2025-10-22 00:05:44 UTC · Depth: 63 km

Map – Ecuador

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Ecuador.

Recent earthquakes – Ecuador

Showing the latest 6 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M3.5 Depth: 11 km
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Tanlahua

Time (UTC) 2026-03-01 01:57:10 UTC
Coordinates 0.060, -78.470
Source emsc
M3.4 Depth: 14 km
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Morona Santiago · Copal

Time (UTC) 2026-02-26 10:21:03 UTC
Coordinates -2.810, -78.530
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M3.5 Depth: 21 km
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Bolívar · Chillanes

Time (UTC) 2026-02-22 16:37:32 UTC
Coordinates -1.900, -79.020
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 20 km
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Guayas · Naranjal

Time (UTC) 2026-02-16 20:11:08 UTC
Coordinates -2.730, -79.700
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 32 km
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El Oro · Jambelí

Time (UTC) 2026-02-11 10:46:13 UTC
Coordinates -3.430, -80.210
Source emsc
M3.7 Depth: 162 km
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Morona Santiago · Palora

Time (UTC) 2026-02-10 08:20:44 UTC
Coordinates -1.660, -78.200
Source emsc

Charts – Ecuador

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-04
0
2025-05
16
2025-06
26
2025-07
15
2025-08
16
2025-09
47
2025-10
19
2025-11
22
2025-12
22
2026-01
12
2026-02
5
2026-03
1

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
10
3-4
111
4-5
64
5-6
16
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
162
70-300
39
300-700
0
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Ecuador

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Guayas
    Events: 25
  2. Morona Santiago
    Events: 25
  3. Manabí
    Events: 18
  4. Pastaza
    Events: 17
  5. El Oro
    Events: 12

FAQ – Ecuador

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Ecuador?
The newest entry in our database for Ecuador is dated 2026-03-01 01:57:10 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Ecuador?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Ecuador reached magnitude M5.5.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Ecuador?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 201 recorded earthquakes for Ecuador (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Ecuador?
Across all recorded events in Ecuador, the average magnitude is M3.94 and the average depth is 40 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Ecuador to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Ecuador

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