Latest earthquakes near Bolívar, Ecuador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bolívar, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bolívar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bolívar, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bolívar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bolívar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bolívar and elsewhere.
May 5, 2026 10:58AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the South Pacific Ocean near Tumbes (Peru).
Apr 20, 2026 09:22PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Ibarra in Ecuador.
Bolívar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 884 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bolívar, Ecuador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 88 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bolívar roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bolívar in 2016. A total of 185 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bolívar that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bolívar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Bolívar 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 | 819 | 92.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 56 | 6.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.9% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bolívar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bolívar occurred on Feb 22, 2019 05:17 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 227 kilometers (141 mi) east-southeast of Guaranda, at a depth of 145 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bolívar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1906 10:22, 286 kilometers (178 mi) east-southeast of Guaranda. It is the strongest earthquake near Bolívar in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bolívar, Ecuador 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 Bolívar.
Earthquakes by city in Bolívar
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bolívar.
When was the last earthquake in Bolívar, Ecuador?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolívar on the afternoon of May 6, 2026 at 17:06 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 77km south of Guaranda at a depth of 97km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bolívar, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bolívar, Ecuador?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolívar on the morning of January 31, 1906 at 10:22 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north of Guaranda at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bolívar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bolívar, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 884 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bolívar. This averages to 88 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
