Latest earthquakes near Tungurahua, Ecuador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tungurahua, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tungurahua? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tungurahua (also known as Provincia de Tungurahua), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tungurahua Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tungurahua. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tungurahua and elsewhere.
May 5, 2026 10:58AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the South Pacific Ocean near Tumbes (Peru).
Tungurahua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 852 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tungurahua, Ecuador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 85 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tungurahua roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tungurahua in 2016. A total of 197 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tungurahua 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 Tungurahua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tungurahua 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 | 789 | 92.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 55 | 6.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.82% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tungurahua
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tungurahua occurred on Feb 22, 2019 05:17 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 203 kilometers (126 mi) east-southeast of Ambato, at a depth of 145 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tungurahua in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1906 10:22, 259 kilometers (161 mi) east-southeast of Ambato. It is the strongest earthquake near Tungurahua 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 Tungurahua, 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 Tungurahua.
Earthquakes by city in Tungurahua
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tungurahua, Ecuador.
Use this regional Tungurahua earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Pelileo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tungurahua.
When was the last earthquake in Tungurahua, Ecuador?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tungurahua on the evening of May 27, 2026 at 20:39 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 115km southwest of Ambato at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tungurahua, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tungurahua, Ecuador?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tungurahua on the morning of January 31, 1906 at 10:22 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 259km north-northwest of Ambato at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tungurahua since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tungurahua, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 852 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tungurahua. This averages to 85 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
