Earthquake Ecuador today: latest quakes, map and the past year
1 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, the latest M5.2 off the coast of Ecuador (37 min ago). 3 in the last 30 days, 44 of magnitude 4+ in the past year, strongest M5.5.
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Ecuador earthquake map
Recent earthquakes in Ecuador
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | off the coast of Ecuador | Oct 16, 3:34 PM 37 min ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.3 | 23 km E of Palora, Ecuador | Oct 7, 12:06 PM 9 d ago | 162 km | – |
| 4.3 | 42 km WNW of Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador | Oct 4, 4:57 AM 12 d ago | 43 km | – |
Largest earthquakes this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 19 km WNW of Piñas, Ecuador · PAGER green | Oct 21, 8:05 PM 360 d ago | 77 km | 26 reports |
| 5.5 | 105 km ESE of Yantzaza, Ecuador · PAGER green | Jan 8, 12:17 AM 282 d ago | 110 km | 16 reports |
| 5.2 | off the coast of Ecuador | Oct 16, 3:34 PM 37 min ago | 10 km | – |
| 5.2 | 4 km N of Cotacachi, Ecuador · PAGER green | Apr 20, 10:22 PM 179 d ago | 124 km | 11 reports |
| 5.1 | 22 km NW of Archidona, Ecuador | Dec 19, 4:59 PM 301 d ago | 10 km | 9 reports |
| 4.9 | 38 km W of Santa Lucía, Ecuador | Apr 4, 8:23 AM 195 d ago | 57 km | 4 reports |
| 4.9 | 231 km N of Puerto Ayora, Ecuador | Feb 19, 12:17 PM 239 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.7 | 215 km N of Puerto Ayora, Ecuador | Feb 19, 12:34 PM 239 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.7 | 263 km N of Puerto Ayora, Ecuador | Sep 10, 10:15 AM 36 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.7 | 256 km NNW of Puerto Ayora, Ecuador | Jul 31, 12:04 PM 77 d ago | 10 km | – |
What to do when the ground shakes
Drop, cover and hold on. Get down on your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table or against an inside wall, and hold on until the shaking stops. Do not run outside during shaking; most injuries come from falling objects and glass. In bed, stay there and cover your head with a pillow. Driving, pull over away from bridges, overpasses and power lines and stay in the car.
After the shaking: expect aftershocks – most large earthquakes are followed by smaller ones for days or weeks, and a few by a larger one. Check for gas leaks and damage before going back inside. Near the coast, a long or strong earthquake is itself a natural tsunami warning: move to high ground at once without waiting for an official message.
Ecuador earthquake questions
Was there an earthquake in Ecuador today?
Yes: 1 in the last 24 hours, the strongest M5.2. The latest: M5.2 off the coast of Ecuador (37 min ago).
How many earthquakes does Ecuador have?
3 in the last 30 days and 44 of magnitude 2.5 or more in the last 12 months, 44 of them magnitude 4 or more.
What was the biggest earthquake in Ecuador this year?
M5.5 19 km WNW of Piñas, Ecuador on 22 Oct 2025, 00:05 UTC, felt by 26 people who reported it.
Other places
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.