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.
Oct 21, 2025 07:05PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Machala in Ecuador.
Macas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 653 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 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 | 604 | 92.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 6.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Macas on the evening of November 16, 2025 at 22:47 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 204km southwest of Macas at a depth of 5km 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, 653 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Macas. This averages to 65 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
