Sucumbíos Province

A rain-triggered lahar was recorded at El Reventador on August 30. Authorities said the event was not linked to increased internal volcanic activity and urged people to stay away from river and ravine channels.

Lundin Gold says its Fruta del Norte plant in Zamora Chinchipe could move from an average 5,500 tonnes of material per day to 7,000 within a year, while targeting roughly 500,000 ounces of annual production.

A temporary access on the E45 Troncal Amazónica between the new and old bridges over the Upano River is scheduled to close permanently on July 17. Machinery and vehicles in the area must be removed by July 16.

A severe flooding emergency in Zamora Chinchipe left five people dead, trapped residents on roofs and river islets, and disrupted the Loja-Zamora route. Rescue teams reported 38 civilians and 10 firefighters brought to safety.

Regressive erosion on the Coca River has damaged key infrastructure for more than six years, with estimated losses between $4.7 billion and $5.5 billion through May 2026. The risk matters nationally because Coca Codo Sinclair supplies about 25% of Ecuador's average electricity demand.

Primicias reports a magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred at 06:58 on May 28 with an epicenter 54 kilometers from Yantzaza, Zamora Chinchipe. Authorities had not reported damage after the morning quake.