Latest earthquakes near Manabí, Ecuador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Manabí, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Manabí? If an earthquake is happening right now near Manabí, it will show up within minutes.
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.
May 5, 2026 10:58AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the South Pacific Ocean near Tumbes (Peru).
Manabí Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 713 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 71 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Manabí roughly every 5 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 7 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 | 663 | 92.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 6.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.98% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Mar 18, 2023 12:12 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 204 kilometers (127 mi) south-southeast of Portoviejo, at a depth of 68 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) south-southeast of Manta. It is the strongest earthquake near Manabí 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 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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Manabí on the evening of May 27, 2026 at 20:39 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 189km south-east of Portoviejo at a depth of 9km 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, 713 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manabí. This averages to 71 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
