The latest information on earthquakes observed in and around Isla Santa Clara, Ecuador since 2026 has been released. The latest was a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Machala, at a depth of 6 km and approximately 28 km southeast of the epicenter.
The latest earthquake information for the area around Isla Santa Clara reports a magnitude 3.8 earthquake observed at 02:27 (Guayaquil) on 7 November 2026, at a depth of 6 km and 28 km southeast of Machala. The observation site was in El Oro Province, Ecuador. Multiple reports have been filed, and information on whether the earthquake was felt locally has also been shared.
Since 2026, other M3-range to M4-range earthquakes have also occurred frequently. The distribution of seismic activity in the area has been concentrated mainly in the southern offshore area and along Ecuador’s western coast. In recent years, specifically, epicenters have been reported near Guayas, Santa Elena and Loja in the South Pacific coastal area.
The site’s earthquake catalogue lists 1 M3+ earthquake in the past 30 days, 28 M3+ earthquakes in the past 3 years, 14 M4+ earthquakes and 2 M5+ earthquakes. Individual reports can be viewed through the “Details” link for each case.