Latest earthquakes near Manta, Manabí today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Manta, Manabí, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Manta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Manta, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Manta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Manta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Manta and elsewhere.
May 5, 2026 10:58AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the South Pacific Ocean near Tumbes (Peru).
Manta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 639 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manta, Manabí in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 63 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Manta roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Manta in 2016. A total of 190 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Manta 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 Manta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Manta 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 | 597 | 93.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 35 | 5.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.1% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Manta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manta occurred on Mar 18, 2023 12:12 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) south-southeast of Manta, at a depth of 68 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Manta 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 Manta 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 Manta, Manabí 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 Manta.
Nearest earthquakes from Manta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Manta, Manabí. 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 Manta.
When was the last earthquake in Manta, Manabí?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Manta on the evening of May 27, 2026 at 20:39 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 218km south-east of Manta at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Manta, Manabí in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manta, Manabí?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Manta 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 Manta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manta, Manabí?
In the past 10 years, 639 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manta. This averages to 64 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
