Tsunami Warnings in Ecuador
Tsunami Warnings for Ecuador (Andean states) come from Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMHI), Servicio Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos y Emergencias, Instituto Geofísico de la Escuela Politécnica Nacional. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Quito.
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At a glance
- countryEcuador · South America
- reference cityQuito (-0.18, -78.47)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number911
- risk profileearthquake, volcano, tsunami, flood, landslide, storm
What counts as a tsunami warnings
Tsunami warnings are issued by regional warning centres after a large undersea earthquake, volcanic eruption or landslide. A warning means waves are expected; the first wave is often not the largest, and wave arrival times are published per coastal segment. Natural warning signs - strong shaking, a sudden sea retreat, a loud roar - mean leave immediately without waiting for an official message.
Who issues tsunami warnings in Ecuador
- meteoInstituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMHI)
- civilServicio Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos y Emergencias
- seismicInstituto Geofísico de la Escuela Politécnica Nacional
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Ecuador
- Move inland and at least 30 m above sea level, on foot, immediately.
- Stay away for hours: wave trains continue long after the first wave.
- Do not return to the coast until the all-clear from the official warning centre.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Ecuador: NOAA PTWC, JMA, national tsunami warning centres, USGS. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues tsunami warnings in Ecuador?
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMHI), Servicio Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos y Emergencias, Instituto Geofísico de la Escuela Politécnica Nacional. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Ecuador?
The primary emergency number is 911. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live tsunami warnings for Ecuador?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Quito from NOAA PTWC, JMA, national tsunami warning centres, USGS. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.