Earthquakes in Ecuador
No events have been recorded in Ecuador in the past 30 days, though the great majority are too small to be felt at the surface. Ecuador sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, and the depth distribution below shows the subducting slab beneath it directly.
3 earthquakes have been recorded in Ecuador in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.7 and the average focal depth 132 km. 3 events reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Ecuador in this period was a magnitude 5.1 event near Eloy Alfaro (Durán), Ecuador on 13 January 2025, at a depth of 83 km. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake radiates roughly 674 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Sarayacu (1), Sangay (1), Eloy Alfaro (Durán) (1).
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake at 163 km beneath Sarayacu, Ecuador on 07 January 2025.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Ecuador
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | Sangay, Ecuador | 150.8 | Ecuador | View details View | |
| 5.1 | Eloy Alfaro (Durán), Ecuador | 82.7 | Ecuador | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Sarayacu, Ecuador | 162.7 | Ecuador | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Ecuador?
3 earthquakes are recorded in Ecuador in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 3 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Ecuador?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 5.1 event near Eloy Alfaro (Durán), Ecuador on 13 January 2025.
Is Ecuador at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Ecuador shows 3 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Ecuador by month
Event counts for Ecuador reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.