Latest earthquakes near Orellana, Ecuador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Orellana, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Orellana? If an earthquake is happening right now near Orellana, it will show up within minutes.
Orellana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 326 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Orellana, Ecuador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Orellana roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Orellana in 2019. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Orellana that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Orellana in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Orellana 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 | 302 | 92.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 6.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Orellana
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Orellana occurred on Feb 22, 2019 05:17 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 191 kilometers (119 mi) south of Puerto Francisco de Orellana, at a depth of 145 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Orellana in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Orellana, 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 Orellana.
Earthquakes by city in Orellana
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Orellana, Ecuador.
Use this regional Orellana earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Boca Suno.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Orellana.
When was the last earthquake in Orellana, Ecuador?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Orellana on the afternoon of April 17, 2026 at 13:46 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 163km west of Puerto Francisco de Orellana at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Orellana, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Orellana, Ecuador?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Orellana on the night of February 22, 2019 at 05:17 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 191km south of Puerto Francisco de Orellana at a depth of 145km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Orellana since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Orellana, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 326 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Orellana. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
