Latest earthquakes near Salinas, Santa Elena today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Salinas, Santa Elena, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Salinas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Salinas, it will show up within minutes.
Salinas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 732 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Salinas, Santa Elena in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 73 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Salinas roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Salinas in 2016. A total of 120 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Salinas that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Salinas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Salinas 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 | 684 | 93.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 42 | 5.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.82% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Salinas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Salinas occurred on Mar 18, 2023 12:12 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 138 kilometers (86 mi) east-southeast of Salinas, at a depth of 68 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Salinas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on May 13, 1942 21:13, 267 kilometers (166 mi) east-southeast of Salinas. It is the strongest earthquake near Salinas 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 Salinas, Santa Elena 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 Salinas.
Nearest earthquakes from Salinas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Salinas, Santa Elena. 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 Salinas.
When was the last earthquake in Salinas, Santa Elena?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Salinas on the night of December 4, 2025 at 04:47 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 276km east-southeast of Salinas at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salinas, Santa Elena in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salinas, Santa Elena?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Salinas on the evening of May 13, 1942 at 21:13 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 267km north-northeast of Salinas at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Salinas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Salinas, Santa Elena?
In the past 10 years, 732 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salinas. This averages to 73 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
