Latest earthquakes near Esmeraldas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Esmeraldas, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Esmeraldas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Esmeraldas, it will show up within minutes.
Esmeraldas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 551 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Esmeraldas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 55 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Esmeraldas roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Esmeraldas in 2016. A total of 173 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Esmeraldas 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 Esmeraldas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Esmeraldas 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 | 506 | 91.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 35 | 6.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 1.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Esmeraldas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Esmeraldas occurred on Apr 16, 2016 18:58 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 71 kilometers (44 mi) south-southwest of Esmeraldas, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Esmeraldas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1906 10:22, 32 kilometers (20 mi) south-southwest of Esmeraldas. It is the strongest earthquake near Esmeraldas 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 Esmeraldas 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 Esmeraldas.
Nearest earthquakes from Esmeraldas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Esmeraldas. 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 Esmeraldas.
When was the last earthquake in Esmeraldas?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Esmeraldas on the night of February 15, 2026 at 04:37 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 147km southwest of Esmeraldas at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Esmeraldas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Esmeraldas?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Esmeraldas on the morning of January 31, 1906 at 10:22 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 32km east of Esmeraldas at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Esmeraldas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Esmeraldas?
In the past 10 years, 551 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Esmeraldas. This averages to 55 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
