Latest earthquakes near Portoviejo, Manabí today
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Recent Portoviejo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Portoviejo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Portoviejo and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 161km from Quito in Ecuador on Saturday Night.
Portoviejo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 752 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Portoviejo, Manabí 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 Portoviejo roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Portoviejo in 2016. A total of 193 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Portoviejo 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 Portoviejo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Portoviejo 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 | 692 | 92.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 48 | 6.38% |
| 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 Portoviejo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Portoviejo occurred on Apr 16, 2016 18:58 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 170 kilometers (106 mi) north-northeast of Portoviejo, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Portoviejo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1906 10:22, 254 kilometers (158 mi) north-northeast of Portoviejo. It is the strongest earthquake near Portoviejo 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 Portoviejo, 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 Portoviejo.
Nearest earthquakes from Portoviejo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Portoviejo, 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 Portoviejo.
When was the last earthquake in Portoviejo, Manabí?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Portoviejo 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 Portoviejo, Manabí in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Portoviejo, Manabí?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Portoviejo on the morning of January 31, 1906 at 10:22 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 254km north-northeast of Portoviejo at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Portoviejo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Portoviejo, Manabí?
In the past 10 years, 752 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Portoviejo. This averages to 75 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
