Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Macas
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Macas, Morona-Santiago Province, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.3, 78 km (49 mi) NNE of Macas, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days3
- Last year13
- Last 5 years61
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Macas
28 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Macas in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Nov 2024, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Macas
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 22 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.1 | 27 km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 164 km | |
| 4.3 | 23 km E of Palora, Ecuador | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 159 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Macas, answered
Was there an earthquake in Macas today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Macas in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Macas?
Over the last five years there were 61 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Macas, an average of 12 a year. 13 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Macas in five years?
A magnitude 5.3 on Sep 3, 2025, 14:56 UTC, 94 km (59 mi) NNE of Macas, at a depth of 162 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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