Latest earthquakes near Macas, Morona-Santiago today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Macas, Morona-Santiago, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Macas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Macas, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 05:18 Guayaquil) |
M 4.0 | 268 km S from Macas |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 20:11 Guayaquil) |
M 3.5 | 148 km W from Macas |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 12:42 Guayaquil) |
M 3.8 | 61 km SW from Macas |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 02:30 Guayaquil) |
M 4.0 | 299 km NNE from Macas |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 17:02 Guayaquil) |
M 2.4 | 294 km N from Macas |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 00:37 Guayaquil) |
M 5.3 | 124 km NNE from Macas |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 05:21 Guayaquil) |
M 3.1 | 151 km W from Macas |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 00:49 Guayaquil) |
M 3.6 | 277 km WNW from Macas |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 02:25 Guayaquil) |
M 4.8 | 139 km NNE from Macas |
| 32 days ago (Feb 22 07:49 Guayaquil) |
M 3.9 | 64 km NNE from Macas |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 17:52 Guayaquil) |
M 4.2 | 173 km SSW from Macas |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 18:09 Guayaquil) |
M 3.8 | 267 km NNE from Macas |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 12:33 Guayaquil) |
M 3.4 | 131 km SW from Macas |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 07:07 Guayaquil) |
M 3.2 | 22 km SSE from Macas |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 20:02 Guayaquil) |
M 2.8 | 171 km WNW from Macas |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 09:59 Guayaquil) |
M 3.0 | 200 km W from Macas |
| 40 days ago (Feb 14 11:05 Guayaquil) |
M 2.8 | 77 km N from Macas |
| 41 days ago (Feb 13 19:51 Guayaquil) |
M 3.6 | 248 km WSW from Macas |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 06:32 Guayaquil) |
M 3.5 | 204 km WSW from Macas |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 19:58 Guayaquil) |
M 4.0 | 223 km ESE from Macas |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 02:06 Guayaquil) |
M 4.0 | 201 km WSW from Macas |
| 47 days ago (Feb 7 17:42 Guayaquil) |
M 2.2 | 255 km NNE from Macas |
| 47 days ago (Feb 7 17:06 Guayaquil) |
M 2.4 | 229 km NNE from Macas |
| 47 days ago (Feb 7 16:32 Guayaquil) |
M 2.3 | 251 km NNE from Macas |
| 47 days ago (Feb 7 15:23 Guayaquil) |
M 2.2 | 248 km NNE from Macas |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Macas
Recent Macas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Macas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Macas and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night 165km from Quito in Ecuador.
Macas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 624 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Macas, Morona-Santiago in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 62 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Macas roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Macas in 2019. A total of 76 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Macas that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Macas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Macas 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 | 576 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 6.89% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Macas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Macas occurred on Nov 28, 2021 05:52 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) south-southeast of Macas, at a depth of 126 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Macas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Feb 22, 2019 05:17, 119 kilometers (74 mi) south-southeast of Macas. It is the strongest earthquake near Macas 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 Macas, Morona-Santiago 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 Macas.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2021 05:52 (Guayaquil) |
M 7.5 | 280 km SSE from Macas |
| Feb 22, 2019 05:17 (Guayaquil) |
M 7.5 | 119 km E from Macas |
| Mar 18, 2023 12:12 (Guayaquil) |
M 6.8 | 200 km WSW from Macas |
| Feb 3, 2022 10:58 (Guayaquil) |
M 6.5 | 273 km SSE from Macas |
| Sep 6, 2018 21:12 (Guayaquil) |
M 6.2 | 76 km W from Macas |
| Feb 4, 2019 12:45 (Guayaquil) |
M 5.8 | 192 km W from Macas |
| Jul 14, 2022 17:30 (Guayaquil) |
M 5.7 | 189 km W from Macas |
| Jan 18, 2019 16:27 (Guayaquil) |
M 5.7 | 179 km SE from Macas |
| Oct 31, 2022 08:22 (Guayaquil) |
M 5.6 | 208 km E from Macas |
| Feb 22, 2019 05:40 (Guayaquil) |
M 5.5 | 181 km W from Macas |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Macas
Nearest earthquakes from Macas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Macas, Morona-Santiago. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2024 00:59 (Guayaquil) |
M 4.2 | 19 km SE from Macas |
| Nov 23, 2024 19:56 (Guayaquil) |
M 4.3 | 21 km WSW from Macas |
| Dec 31, 2018 16:30 (Guayaquil) |
M 4.0 | 22 km ENE from Macas |
| Dec 28, 2016 23:02 (Guayaquil) |
M 4.2 | 24 km NNE from Macas |
| May 27, 2015 16:13 (Guayaquil) |
M 4.1 | 32 km NE from Macas |
| Mar 13, 2022 05:51 (Guayaquil) |
M 4.6 | 36 km N from Macas |
| Sep 23, 2024 09:40 (Guayaquil) |
M 4.2 | 39 km ESE from Macas |
| Nov 16, 2022 23:19 (Guayaquil) |
M 5.0 | 42 km N from Macas |
| Apr 15, 2018 19:30 (Guayaquil) |
M 4.2 | 43 km NNE from Macas |
| Jan 16, 2023 16:04 (Guayaquil) |
M 4.0 | 42 km ENE from Macas |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Macas
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Macas.
When was the last earthquake in Macas, Morona-Santiago?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Macas on the night of March 25, 2025 at 05:18 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south of Macas at a depth of 29km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Macas, Morona-Santiago in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Macas, Morona-Santiago?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Macas on the night of February 22, 2019 at 05:17 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 119km east of Macas at a depth of 145km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Macas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Macas, Morona-Santiago?
In the past 10 years, 624 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Macas. This averages to 62 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
