Latest earthquakes near Guaranda, Bolívar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Guaranda, Bolívar, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guaranda? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guaranda, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Guaranda Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Guaranda. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Guaranda 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.
Guaranda Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 884 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guaranda, Bolívar 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 Guaranda roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guaranda in 2016. A total of 185 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guaranda 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 Guaranda in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Guaranda 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 Guaranda
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guaranda 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 Guaranda 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 Guaranda 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 Guaranda, Bolívar 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 Guaranda.
Nearest earthquakes from Guaranda
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Guaranda, Bolívar. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Guaranda.
When was the last earthquake in Guaranda, Bolívar?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Guaranda 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 Guaranda, Bolívar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guaranda, Bolívar?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Guaranda 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 Guaranda since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guaranda, Bolívar?
In the past 10 years, 884 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guaranda. This averages to 88 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
