Latest earthquakes near Guayaquil, Guayas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guayaquil? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guayaquil, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Guayaquil Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Guayaquil. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Guayaquil and elsewhere.
Feb 1, 2025 06:05AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Quito in Ecuador.
Jan 31, 2025 06:02PM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake hit near Quito in Ecuador on Friday Evening.
Guayaquil Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 860 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guayaquil, 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 Guayaquil roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guayaquil in 2016. A total of 142 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Guayaquil 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 | 800 | 93.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 52 | 6.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Guayaquil
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guayaquil occurred on Apr 16, 2016 18:58 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 287 kilometers (178 mi) north of Guayaquil, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guayaquil in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Guayaquil, 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 Guayaquil.
Nearest earthquakes from Guayaquil
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Guayaquil, 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 Guayaquil.
When was the last earthquake in Guayaquil, Guayas?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Guayaquil on the afternoon of February 21, 2025 at 17:52 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 197km south-east of Guayaquil at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guayaquil, Guayas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guayaquil, Guayas?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Guayaquil on the evening of April 16, 2016 at 18:58 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north of Guayaquil at a depth of 21km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guayaquil since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guayaquil, Guayas?
In the past 10 years, 860 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guayaquil. This averages to 86 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
