Latest earthquakes near Los Ríos, Ecuador today
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Recent Los Ríos Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Los Ríos. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Los Ríos and elsewhere.
Jan 12, 2025 09:20PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Evening near Guayaquil in Ecuador.
Los Ríos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 877 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Los Ríos, Ecuador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 87 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Los Ríos roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Los Ríos in 2016. A total of 204 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Los Ríos 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 Los Ríos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Los Ríos 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 | 806 | 91.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 58 | 6.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 1.25% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Los Ríos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Los Ríos occurred on Apr 16, 2016 18:58 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 165 kilometers (103 mi) north-northwest of Quevedo, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Los Ríos in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1906 10:22, 221 kilometers (137 mi) north-northwest of Quevedo. It is the strongest earthquake near Los Ríos in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Los Ríos, 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 Los Ríos.
Earthquakes by city in Los Ríos
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Los Ríos, Ecuador.
Use this regional Los Ríos earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Babahoyo, Ventanas, Vinces and Montalvo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Los Ríos.
When was the last earthquake in Los Ríos, Ecuador?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Los Ríos on the night of January 24, 2025 at 01:54 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 137km west of Quevedo at a depth of 50km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Los Ríos, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Los Ríos, Ecuador?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Los Ríos on the morning of January 31, 1906 at 10:22 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 221km north of Quevedo at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Los Ríos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Los Ríos, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 877 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Los Ríos. This averages to 88 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
