Latest earthquakes near Puyo, Pastaza today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Puyo, Pastaza, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Puyo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Puyo, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Puyo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Puyo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Puyo 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.
Puyo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 604 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Puyo, Pastaza 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 Puyo roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Puyo in 2016. A total of 81 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Puyo 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 Puyo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Puyo 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 Puyo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Puyo 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 Puyo 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 Puyo 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 Puyo, Pastaza 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 Puyo.
Nearest earthquakes from Puyo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Puyo, Pastaza. 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 Puyo.
When was the last earthquake in Puyo, Pastaza?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Puyo 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 Puyo, Pastaza in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puyo, Pastaza?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Puyo 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 Puyo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Puyo, Pastaza?
In the past 10 years, 604 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puyo. This averages to 60 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
