Earthquakes in Ecuador — July 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in Ecuador during July 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 34 km.
The month's largest event in Ecuador was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Puerto Ayora, Ecuador on 31 July 2026 at 16:04 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the Ecuador monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month, and up from the 1 recorded the previous month.
75% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 25% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 31 July, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.7 near Puerto Ayora, Ecuador on 31 July at 10 km; M4.6 near Playas, Ecuador on 09 July at 40 km; M4.4 near El Triunfo, Ecuador on 27 July at 76 km.
That is 25% above the 3 events Ecuador averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Ecuador, July 2026
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Puerto Ayora, Ecuador | 10.0 | Ecuador | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Playas, Ecuador | 39.8 | Ecuador | View details View | |
| 4.4 | El Triunfo, Ecuador | 75.6 | Ecuador | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Manta, Ecuador | 10.0 | Ecuador | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Ecuador in July 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Ecuador during July 2026, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Ecuador in July 2026?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Puerto Ayora, Ecuador on 31 July 2026.
Other months in Ecuador
Magnitudes for July 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.