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.
Recent Riobamba Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Riobamba. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Riobamba 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.
Riobamba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 827 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 82 earthquakes per year, or 6 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 | 765 | 92.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 6.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.97% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 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 Feb 22, 2019 05:17 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 186 kilometers (116 mi) east-southeast of Riobamba, at a depth of 145 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Riobamba in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Apr 16, 2016 18:58, 269 kilometers (167 mi) east-southeast 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 May 6, 2026 at 17:06 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 88km southwest of Riobamba at a depth of 97km 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 April 16, 2016 at 18:58 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 269km north-northwest of Riobamba at a depth of 21km 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, 827 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Riobamba. This averages to 83 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
