Latest earthquakes near Eloy Alfaro, Guayas today
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Recent Eloy Alfaro Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Eloy Alfaro. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Eloy Alfaro 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.
Eloy Alfaro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 869 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Eloy Alfaro, Guayas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 86 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Eloy Alfaro roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Eloy Alfaro in 2016. A total of 145 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Eloy Alfaro 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 Eloy Alfaro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Eloy Alfaro 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 | 814 | 93.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 48 | 5.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Eloy Alfaro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Eloy Alfaro occurred on May 18, 2016 11:46 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) north of Eloy Alfaro, at a depth of 30 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Eloy Alfaro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Apr 16, 2016 18:58, 285 kilometers (177 mi) north of Eloy Alfaro. It is the strongest earthquake near Eloy Alfaro 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 Eloy Alfaro, Guayas 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 Eloy Alfaro.
Nearest earthquakes from Eloy Alfaro
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Eloy Alfaro, Guayas. 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 Eloy Alfaro.
When was the last earthquake in Eloy Alfaro, Guayas?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Eloy Alfaro on the afternoon of May 6, 2026 at 17:06 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 76km east of Eloy Alfaro at a depth of 97km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Eloy Alfaro, Guayas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Eloy Alfaro, Guayas?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Eloy Alfaro on the evening of April 16, 2016 at 18:58 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north of Eloy Alfaro at a depth of 21km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Eloy Alfaro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Eloy Alfaro, Guayas?
In the past 10 years, 869 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Eloy Alfaro. This averages to 87 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
