Latest earthquakes near Riobamba, Chimborazo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Riobamba, Chimborazo, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Riobamba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Riobamba, it will show up within minutes.
Riobamba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 902 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Riobamba, Chimborazo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 90 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Riobamba roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Riobamba in 2016. A total of 155 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Riobamba 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 Riobamba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Riobamba 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 | 831 | 92.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 60 | 6.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 1.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Riobamba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Riobamba 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 Riobamba 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 Riobamba 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 Riobamba, Chimborazo 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 Riobamba.
Nearest earthquakes from Riobamba
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Riobamba, Chimborazo. 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 Riobamba.
When was the last earthquake in Riobamba, Chimborazo?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Riobamba on the afternoon of February 12, 2026 at 16:52 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 134km south-east of Riobamba at a depth of 131km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Riobamba, Chimborazo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Riobamba, Chimborazo?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Riobamba 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 Riobamba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Riobamba, Chimborazo?
In the past 10 years, 902 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Riobamba. This averages to 90 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
