Earthquakes in Ecuador — July 2025
3 earthquakes were recorded in Ecuador during July 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 54 km.
The month's largest event in Ecuador was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Esmeraldas, Ecuador on 08 July 2025 at 17:36 UTC. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Ecuador monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover, and down from the 6 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.6 near Esmeraldas, Ecuador on 08 July at 43 km; M4.4 near Rosa Zarate, Ecuador on 20 July at 59 km; M4.4 near Santa Rosa, Ecuador on 28 July at 59 km.
That is close to the 3 events Ecuador averages per month across the 19 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Ecuador, July 2025
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Esmeraldas, Ecuador | 43.3 | Ecuador | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Santa Rosa, Ecuador | 59.2 | Ecuador | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | 58.7 | Ecuador | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Ecuador in July 2025?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Ecuador during July 2025, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Ecuador in July 2025?
A magnitude 4.6 event near Esmeraldas, Ecuador on 08 July 2025.
Other months in Ecuador
Magnitudes for July 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.