Earthquakes in Ecuador — May 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Ecuador during May 2026, 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 83 km.
The month's largest event in Ecuador was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near La Troncal, Ecuador on 06 May 2026 at 22:06 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 up from the 2 recorded the previous month.
33% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 67% 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.
By band, the catalogue holds 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.6 near La Troncal, Ecuador on 06 May at 95 km; M4.5 near Sucúa, Ecuador on 23 May at 115 km; M4.3 near Yantzaza, Ecuador on 08 May at 38 km.
That is close to the 3 events Ecuador averages per month across the 19 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Ecuador, May 2026
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 | La Troncal, Ecuador | 95.4 | Ecuador | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Sucúa, Ecuador | 114.6 | Ecuador | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Yantzaza, Ecuador | 37.8 | Ecuador | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Ecuador in May 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Ecuador during May 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Ecuador in May 2026?
A magnitude 4.6 event near La Troncal, Ecuador on 06 May 2026.
Other months in Ecuador
Magnitudes for May 2026 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.