Earthquakes in Ecuador — October 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Ecuador during October 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 43 km.
The month's largest event in Ecuador was a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador on 04 October 2026 at 08:57 UTC. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake radiates roughly 43 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.
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 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
That is 67% below the 3 events Ecuador averages per month across the 22 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Ecuador, October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador | 42.9 | Ecuador | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Ecuador in October 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Ecuador during October 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Ecuador in October 2026?
A magnitude 4.3 event near Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador on 04 October 2026.
Other months in Ecuador
Magnitudes for October 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.