South America

Recent Earthquakes in Ecuador

5 earthquakes in the last 7 days, 22 in the last 30 days, most recently 13 hours ago.

Last 7 days
5
Last 30 days
22
Strongest recent
M 4.5
Most recent
13 hours ago

Ecuador sits on an active subduction zone and a chain of volcanoes in the Andes. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Ecuador, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Latest earthquakes in Ecuador

Earthquakes in Ecuador: frequently asked questions

How many earthquakes have there been in Ecuador in the last 7 days?

There have been 5 earthquakes recorded in or near Ecuador in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in Ecuador in the last 30 days?

22 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Ecuador in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.5.

Are there earthquakes in Ecuador?

Yes. Ecuador is seismically active - 22 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Ecuador in the last 30 days. Ecuador sits on an active subduction zone and a chain of volcanoes in the Andes.

What was the most recent earthquake in Ecuador?

The most recent earthquake in Ecuador was a magnitude 4.1 event near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR at a depth of 33 km.

What is the strongest recent earthquake in Ecuador?

The strongest earthquake in the recent Ecuador feed was magnitude 4.5, located near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION.

Is Ecuador in an earthquake zone?

Ecuador sits on an active subduction zone and a chain of volcanoes in the Andes.

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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.