Earthquakes in Ecuador today
Earthquakes in Ecuador and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Ecuador since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 107 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Ecuador. The strongest was magnitude 8.8 (January 31, 1906). In the last 10 years there were 83 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 8 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M5.5, January 8, 2026.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 1906 | 8.8 | 1906 Ecuador-Colombia Earthquake | 20 km |
| May 14, 1942 | 7.8 | 12 km SE of Pedernales, Ecuador | 20 km |
| April 16, 2016 | 7.8 | 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador | 21 km |
| December 12, 1979 | 7.7 | 56 km NW of Valdez, Ecuador | 24 km |
| January 19, 1958 | 7.6 | near the coast of Ecuador | 28 km |
| February 22, 2019 | 7.5 | 115 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador | 145 km |
| July 27, 1971 | 7.4 | 98 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador | 113 km |
| January 7, 1901 | 7.2 | Near the coast of Ecuador | 0 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Ecuador today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Ecuador?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 8.8, on January 31, 1906.
How often are there earthquakes in Ecuador?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 83 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 8 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.