As of 8 September 2026 there is no active tsunami warning for Ecuador, and no tsunami alerts are active anywhere in the world. The strongest earthquake near Ecuador in the last 30 days was magnitude 4.4; a tsunami usually needs a shallow offshore quake of about magnitude 7 or more. Alerts come from the Pacific and US National Tsunami Warning Centers and GDACS.
Active tsunami warnings for Ecuador
All clear - no active tsunami warning for Ecuador
No tsunami alerts are active anywhere in the world right now. We monitor GDACS and the US National Weather Service continuously and will show any new alert here the moment it is issued. Get instant tsunami alerts with the QuakeMate app.
Recent tsunami bulletins for Ecuador
No tsunami bulletins have been issued for Ecuador in the period we hold. That is normal: most coastlines go long stretches without one.
What warning, watch and advisory meanEcuador faces the Pacific and/or Atlantic-Caribbean, where offshore megathrust earthquakes can trigger tsunamis. It is monitored by the US/Pacific tsunami warning centers. The strongest recent earthquake near Ecuador was M 4.4 near NEAR COAST OF ECUADOR.
Use this page to check whether there is a tsunami warning in Ecuador today, see the current tsunami risk and recent offshore earthquakes, and understand what to do if a warning is issued. For instant tsunami and earthquake alerts in Ecuador the moment they happen, the free QuakeMate tsunami & earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications.
Tsunami alert levels
Three levels, and they do not mean the same thing. Full explanation of tsunami warnings, watches and advisories.
Dangerous coastal flooding and powerful currents likely. Move to high ground or inland now.
A tsunami is possible. Stay alert and be ready to act.
Strong currents or waves dangerous near the water. Stay away from the coast.
Tsunamis in Ecuador: FAQ
Is there a tsunami warning in Ecuador right now?
No. There is no active tsunami warning for Ecuador right now, and no tsunami alerts are active anywhere in the world in the feeds QuakeMate tracks (GDACS and the US NWS). This page updates automatically.
Can earthquakes near Ecuador cause a tsunami?
Ecuador faces the Pacific and/or Atlantic-Caribbean, where offshore megathrust earthquakes can trigger tsunamis. It is monitored by the US/Pacific tsunami warning centers. Large, shallow offshore earthquakes (roughly M7+) are the main tsunami trigger.
Has there been a tsunami in Ecuador?
Ecuador faces the Pacific and/or Atlantic-Caribbean, where offshore megathrust earthquakes can trigger tsunamis. It is monitored by the US/Pacific tsunami warning centers. Historically, tsunamis have affected this region after major offshore earthquakes. This page tracks the live alert status and recent offshore quakes so you can see current tsunami risk for Ecuador.
What should I do during a tsunami warning in Ecuador?
If a tsunami warning is issued for Ecuador, move immediately to high ground or far inland, away from the coast, rivers and harbours, and follow official local guidance - do not wait to see the wave. The QuakeMate app can alert you the moment a warning is issued near you.
Where do tsunami warnings for Ecuador come from?
QuakeMate aggregates the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the US National Tsunami Warning Center, and the global GDACS system. Local agencies issue the official guidance.
Is there a tsunami alert app for Ecuador?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time tsunami warnings and major-earthquake alerts for Ecuador, with a live map of offshore activity. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
Other hazards in Ecuador
Tsunami & earthquake alerts for Ecuador
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts for major earthquakes and tsunami warnings near you - free on iOS.