Earthquakes in Ecuador — September 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Ecuador during September 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 156 km.
The month's largest event in Ecuador was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Palora, Ecuador on 15 September 2026 at 23:45 UTC. A magnitude 4.5 earthquake radiates roughly 85 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Ecuador monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and level with the 1 recorded the previous month.
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.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
That is 68% below the 3 events Ecuador averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Ecuador, September 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Palora, Ecuador | 155.8 | Ecuador | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Ecuador in September 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Ecuador during September 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Ecuador in September 2026?
A magnitude 4.5 event near Palora, Ecuador on 15 September 2026.
Other months in Ecuador
Magnitudes for September 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.