Latest earthquakes near Macas, Morona-Santiago today
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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.
Jun 13, 2026 01:35AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit near Sullana in Peru on Saturday Night.
Macas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 661 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 66 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 | 610 | 92.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 46 | 6.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.45% |
| 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.
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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Macas on the morning of June 17, 2026 at 06:51 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 206km southwest of Macas at a depth of 67km 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 November 28, 2021 at 05:52 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 280km south-southeast of Macas at a depth of 126km 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, 661 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.
