Latest earthquakes near Manabí, Ecuador today
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Recent Manabí Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Manabí. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Manabí and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 161km from Quito in Ecuador on Saturday Night.
Manabí Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 753 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manabí, Ecuador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 75 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Manabí roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Manabí in 2016. A total of 193 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Manabí 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 Manabí in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Manabí 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 | 693 | 92.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 48 | 6.37% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 1.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Manabí
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manabí occurred on Apr 16, 2016 18:58 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 173 kilometers (107 mi) north-northeast of Manta, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Manabí in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1906 10:22, 260 kilometers (162 mi) north-northeast of Manta. It is the strongest earthquake near Manabí 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 Manabí, 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 Manabí.
Earthquakes by city in Manabí
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Manabí, Ecuador.
Use this regional Manabí earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chone, Bahía de Caráquez, Jipijapa, Montecristi, Calceta and Sucre.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Manabí.
When was the last earthquake in Manabí, Ecuador?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Manabí on the night of March 8, 2025 at 00:37 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 329km east of Portoviejo at a depth of 185km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Manabí, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manabí, Ecuador?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Manabí on the morning of January 31, 1906 at 10:22 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 260km north-east of Manta at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Manabí since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manabí, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 753 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manabí. This averages to 75 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
