Latest earthquakes near Chimborazo, Ecuador today
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Recent Chimborazo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chimborazo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chimborazo and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 161km from Quito in Ecuador on Saturday Night.
Chimborazo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 856 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chimborazo, Ecuador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 85 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chimborazo roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chimborazo in 2016. A total of 155 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chimborazo 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 Chimborazo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Chimborazo 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 | 787 | 91.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 58 | 6.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 1.05% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chimborazo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chimborazo occurred on Apr 16, 2016 18:58 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 269 kilometers (167 mi) north-northwest of Riobamba, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chimborazo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on May 13, 1942 21:13, 237 kilometers (147 mi) north-northwest of Riobamba. It is the strongest earthquake near Chimborazo in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chimborazo, 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 Chimborazo.
Earthquakes by city in Chimborazo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chimborazo, Ecuador.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chimborazo.
When was the last earthquake in Chimborazo, Ecuador?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chimborazo on the night of March 8, 2025 at 00:37 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 136km east-northeast of Riobamba at a depth of 185km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chimborazo, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chimborazo, Ecuador?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chimborazo on the evening of May 13, 1942 at 21:13 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 237km northwest of Riobamba at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chimborazo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chimborazo, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 856 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chimborazo. This averages to 86 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
