Latest earthquakes near El Oro, Ecuador today
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El Oro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 826 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of El Oro, Ecuador 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 El Oro roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near El Oro in 2021. A total of 104 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of El Oro that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of El Oro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near El Oro 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 | 781 | 94.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 41 | 4.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near El Oro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near El Oro occurred on Mar 18, 2023 12:12 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 54 kilometers (34 mi) north-northeast of Machala, at a depth of 68 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near El Oro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jul 26, 1971 21:02, 297 kilometers (185 mi) north-northeast of Machala. It is the strongest earthquake near El Oro 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 El Oro, 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 El Oro.
Earthquakes by city in El Oro
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in El Oro, Ecuador.
Use this regional El Oro earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Pasaje, Santa Rosa, Huaquillas and Piñas.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near El Oro.
When was the last earthquake in El Oro, Ecuador?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near El Oro on the afternoon of December 14, 2025 at 15:23 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 259km north-east of Machala at a depth of 169km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near El Oro, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near El Oro, Ecuador?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near El Oro on the evening of July 26, 1971 at 21:02 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 297km east of Machala at a depth of 120km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near El Oro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near El Oro, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 826 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from El Oro. This averages to 83 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
