Latest earthquakes near Guayas, Ecuador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Guayas, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guayas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guayas, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Guayas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Guayas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Guayas and elsewhere.
May 5, 2026 10:58AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the South Pacific Ocean near Tumbes (Peru).
Guayas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 902 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guayas, Ecuador 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 Guayas roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guayas in 2016. A total of 146 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guayas 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 Guayas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Guayas 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 | 848 | 94.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 5.43% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Guayas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guayas occurred on Mar 18, 2023 12:12 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 65 kilometers (40 mi) south of Guayaquil, at a depth of 68 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guayas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on May 13, 1942 21:13, 243 kilometers (151 mi) south of Guayaquil. It is the strongest earthquake near Guayas 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 Guayas, 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 Guayas.
Earthquakes by city in Guayas
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Guayas, Ecuador.
Use this regional Guayas earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including La Libertad, Velasco Ibarra, Balzar, Naranjito, El Triunfo, Naranjal, Playas, Yaguachi Nuevo, Samborondón and Pedro Carbo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Guayas.
When was the last earthquake in Guayas, Ecuador?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Guayas on the morning of May 28, 2026 at 06:58 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south-east of Guayaquil at a depth of 130km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guayas, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guayas, Ecuador?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Guayas on the evening of May 13, 1942 at 21:13 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 243km north of Guayaquil at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guayas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guayas, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 902 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guayas. This averages to 90 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
