Latest earthquakes near Ambato, Tungurahua today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ambato, Tungurahua, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ambato? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ambato, it will show up within minutes.
Ambato Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 940 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 94 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ambato roughly every 3 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 | 864 | 91.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 62 | 6.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 1.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ambato on the afternoon of December 14, 2025 at 15:23 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 81km south-east of Ambato at a depth of 169km 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, 940 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ambato. This averages to 94 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
