Latest earthquakes near Ambato, Tungurahua today
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Recent Ambato Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ambato. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ambato and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 161km from Quito in Ecuador on Saturday Night.
Ambato Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 896 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ambato, Tungurahua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 89 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ambato roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ambato in 2016. A total of 197 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ambato 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 Ambato in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ambato 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 | 821 | 91.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 62 | 6.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 1.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ambato
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ambato occurred on Apr 16, 2016 18:58 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) north-west of Ambato, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ambato in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1906 10:22, 259 kilometers (161 mi) north-west of Ambato. It is the strongest earthquake near Ambato 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 Ambato, Tungurahua 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 Ambato.
Nearest earthquakes from Ambato
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ambato, Tungurahua. 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 Ambato.
When was the last earthquake in Ambato, Tungurahua?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ambato on the night of March 8, 2025 at 00:37 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 124km east of Ambato at a depth of 185km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ambato, Tungurahua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ambato, Tungurahua?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ambato 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 Ambato since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ambato, Tungurahua?
In the past 10 years, 896 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ambato. This averages to 90 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
