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.
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.
May 5, 2026 10:58AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the South Pacific Ocean near Tumbes (Peru).
Apr 20, 2026 09:22PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Ibarra in Ecuador.
Macas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 659 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 65 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 2025. A total of 79 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Macas that year. The strongest had a 5.5 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 | 608 | 92.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 46 | 6.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Macas on the afternoon of May 8, 2026 at 12:50 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 239km south of Macas at a depth of 22km 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, 659 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Macas. This averages to 66 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
