Latest earthquakes near Pastaza, Ecuador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pastaza, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pastaza? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pastaza (also known as Provincia de Pastaza), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pastaza Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pastaza. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pastaza and elsewhere.
May 5, 2026 10:58AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the South Pacific Ocean near Tumbes (Peru).
Apr 20, 2026 09:22PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Ibarra in Ecuador.
Pastaza Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 604 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pastaza, Ecuador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 60 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pastaza roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pastaza in 2016. A total of 81 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pastaza 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 Pastaza in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Pastaza 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 | 555 | 91.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 42 | 6.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.99% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pastaza
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pastaza occurred on Feb 22, 2019 05:17 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 132 kilometers (82 mi) south-east of Puyo, at a depth of 145 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pastaza in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on May 13, 1942 21:13, 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-east of Puyo. It is the strongest earthquake near Pastaza 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 Pastaza, 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 Pastaza.
Earthquakes by city in Pastaza
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Pastaza, Ecuador.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pastaza.
When was the last earthquake in Pastaza, Ecuador?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Pastaza on the afternoon of May 6, 2026 at 17:06 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 157km southwest of Puyo at a depth of 97km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pastaza, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pastaza, Ecuador?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Pastaza on the evening of May 13, 1942 at 21:13 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 274km northwest of Puyo at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pastaza since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pastaza, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 604 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pastaza. This averages to 60 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
