37 km ESE of Cañaveral, PeruOct 24, 2026, 20:57
Nearby significant earthquake103 km from Machala67.72 km deep1 felt reports for this earthquake
Latest Earthquakes near Machala
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Machala, El Oro.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Machala
near the coast of EcuadorOct 24, 2026, 14:35
Nearby significant earthquake137 km from Machala28 km deep
Most Recent
10 days agoMachala Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours0
Past 7 Days0
Past 30 Days3
Past 365 Days45
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Machala, El Oro.
Common Questions about Earthquakes near Machala
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Machala area?
No earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above were recorded in the area within 100 km of Machala in the past 7 days. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
When was the last earthquake near Machala?
The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Machala had a magnitude of 3.7 and occurred on October 14, 2026 at 12:53 AM GMT-5.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Machala area?
Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Machala, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 4.9. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 25, 2026, 00:48 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).