Latest earthquakes near Quevedo, Los Ríos today
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Recent Quevedo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Quevedo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Quevedo and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 161km from Quito in Ecuador on Saturday Night.
Quevedo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 888 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Quevedo, Los Ríos in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 88 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Quevedo roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Quevedo in 2016. A total of 204 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Quevedo 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 Quevedo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Quevedo 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 | 815 | 91.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 60 | 6.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 1.24% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Quevedo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Quevedo 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 Quevedo 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 Quevedo 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 Quevedo, Los Ríos 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 Quevedo.
Nearest earthquakes from Quevedo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Quevedo, Los Ríos. 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 Quevedo.
When was the last earthquake in Quevedo, Los Ríos?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Quevedo on the night of March 8, 2025 at 00:37 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 220km east of Quevedo at a depth of 185km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Quevedo, Los Ríos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Quevedo, Los Ríos?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Quevedo 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 Quevedo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Quevedo, Los Ríos?
In the past 10 years, 888 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quevedo. This averages to 89 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
