Latest earthquakes near Machala, El Oro today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Machala, El Oro, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Machala? If an earthquake is happening right now near Machala, it will show up within minutes.
Machala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 826 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Machala, El Oro in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 82 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Machala roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Machala in 2021. A total of 104 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Machala that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Machala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Machala during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 781 | 94.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 41 | 4.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Machala
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Machala occurred on Mar 18, 2023 12:12 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 54 kilometers (34 mi) north-northeast of Machala, at a depth of 68 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Machala in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jul 26, 1971 21:02, 297 kilometers (185 mi) north-northeast of Machala. It is the strongest earthquake near Machala in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Machala, El Oro in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Machala.
Nearest earthquakes from Machala
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Machala, El Oro. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Machala.
When was the last earthquake in Machala, El Oro?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Machala on the afternoon of December 14, 2025 at 15:23 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 259km north-east of Machala at a depth of 169km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Machala, El Oro in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Machala, El Oro?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Machala on the evening of July 26, 1971 at 21:02 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 297km east of Machala at a depth of 120km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Machala since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Machala, El Oro?
In the past 10 years, 826 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Machala. This averages to 83 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
