Latest earthquakes near Guayaquil, Guayas today
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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.
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.
Guayaquil Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 866 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 7 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 | 812 | 93.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 48 | 5.54% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 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 Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil 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 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 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Guayaquil on the afternoon of May 6, 2026 at 17:06 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 79km east of Guayaquil at a depth of 97km 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 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 Guayaquil since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guayaquil, Guayas?
In the past 10 years, 866 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guayaquil. This averages to 87 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
