Latest earthquakes near Tena, Napo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tena, Napo, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tena? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tena, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tena Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tena. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tena and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 161km from Quito in Ecuador on Saturday Night.
Tena Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 559 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tena, Napo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 55 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tena roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tena in 2016. A total of 100 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tena 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 Tena in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tena 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 | 507 | 90.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 45 | 8.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.89% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tena
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tena occurred on Apr 16, 2016 18:58 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) west-northwest of Tena, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tena in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1906 10:22, 277 kilometers (172 mi) west-northwest of Tena. It is the strongest earthquake near Tena 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 Tena, Napo 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 Tena.
Nearest earthquakes from Tena
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tena, Napo. 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 Tena.
When was the last earthquake in Tena, Napo?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tena on the night of March 8, 2025 at 00:37 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 45km south-east of Tena at a depth of 185km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tena, Napo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tena, Napo?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tena on the morning of January 31, 1906 at 10:22 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 277km northwest of Tena at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tena since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tena, Napo?
In the past 10 years, 559 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tena. This averages to 56 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
