Latest earthquakes near Ambato, Tungurahua today

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List of latest earthquakes near Ambato.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 28, 2024 16:50
(Guayaquil)
M 3.9 294 km W
from Ambato
Oct 28, 2024 00:57
(Guayaquil)
M 2.6 165 km NE
from Ambato
Oct 27, 2024 20:22
(Guayaquil)
M 4.4 156 km SW
from Ambato
Oct 27, 2024 10:53
(Guayaquil)
M 3.2 225 km W
from Ambato
Oct 27, 2024 00:24
(Guayaquil)
M 2.0 124 km N
from Ambato
Oct 24, 2024 00:02
(Guayaquil)
M 2.4 179 km NNE
from Ambato
Oct 21, 2024 19:55
(Guayaquil)
M 3.4 273 km NNW
from Ambato
Oct 17, 2024 08:14
(Guayaquil)
M 3.6 138 km WNW
from Ambato
Oct 16, 2024 07:54
(Guayaquil)
M 4.2 217 km SE
from Ambato
Oct 16, 2024 05:06
(Guayaquil)
M 3.3 216 km WSW
from Ambato
Oct 15, 2024 01:21
(Guayaquil)
M 3.6 143 km SW
from Ambato
Oct 12, 2024 01:27
(Guayaquil)
M 3.0 136 km NNW
from Ambato
Oct 11, 2024 19:26
(Guayaquil)
M 3.4 82 km SE
from Ambato
Oct 11, 2024 17:00
(Guayaquil)
M 3.8 188 km S
from Ambato
Oct 9, 2024 18:32
(Guayaquil)
M 2.9 225 km NNE
from Ambato
Oct 5, 2024 18:54
(Guayaquil)
M 4.2 228 km WSW
from Ambato
Oct 1, 2024 10:09
(Guayaquil)
M 3.8 242 km WSW
from Ambato
Oct 1, 2024 04:17
(Guayaquil)
M 4.6 300 km WSW
from Ambato
Oct 1, 2024 04:07
(Guayaquil)
M 4.5 296 km SW
from Ambato
Oct 1, 2024 04:04
(Guayaquil)
M 3.6 262 km SW
from Ambato
Oct 1, 2024 02:23
(Guayaquil)
M 3.5 253 km SW
from Ambato
Sep 28, 2024 12:23
(Guayaquil)
M 2.8 194 km NE
from Ambato
Sep 26, 2024 19:29
(Guayaquil)
M 2.9 233 km N
from Ambato
Sep 24, 2024 14:42
(Guayaquil)
M 3.4 92 km S
from Ambato
Sep 23, 2024 09:40
(Guayaquil)
M 4.2 163 km SE
from Ambato

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Ambato Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
88 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.9
Oct 28, 2024 16:50

Average

A total of 888 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 88 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Ambato with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Ambato (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 815 91.78%
Mag. 5 60 6.76%
Mag. 6 11 1.24%
Mag. 7 2 0.23%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Ambato

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.8
On Apr 16, 2016 18:58.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.8
On Jan 31, 1906 10:22.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Ambato.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 16, 2016 18:58
(Guayaquil)
M 7.8 232 km NW
from Ambato
Feb 22, 2019 05:17
(Guayaquil)
M 7.5 203 km ESE
from Ambato
May 18, 2016 11:46
(Guayaquil)
M 6.9 223 km NNW
from Ambato
Mar 18, 2023 12:12
(Guayaquil)
M 6.8 219 km SW
from Ambato
May 18, 2016 02:57
(Guayaquil)
M 6.7 227 km NW
from Ambato
Jul 10, 2016 21:11
(Guayaquil)
M 6.3 233 km NNW
from Ambato
Apr 20, 2016 03:33
(Guayaquil)
M 6.2 275 km NW
from Ambato
Mar 31, 2019 02:04
(Guayaquil)
M 6.2 256 km WSW
from Ambato
Sep 6, 2018 21:12
(Guayaquil)
M 6.2 113 km S
from Ambato
Dec 3, 2017 06:19
(Guayaquil)
M 6.1 207 km WNW
from Ambato

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Ambato.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 18, 2018 20:09
(Guayaquil)
M 4.2 16 km WSW
from Ambato
Nov 14, 2016 02:36
(Guayaquil)
M 4.0 35 km ENE
from Ambato
Oct 2, 2020 19:11
(Guayaquil)
M 4.7 55 km ENE
from Ambato
Jul 16, 2022 19:53
(Guayaquil)
M 4.5 56 km SE
from Ambato
Feb 12, 2019 12:15
(Guayaquil)
M 4.1 64 km SE
from Ambato
Sep 3, 2023 16:08
(Guayaquil)
M 4.3 64 km SE
from Ambato
May 21, 2024 02:14
(Guayaquil)
M 4.2 64 km WSW
from Ambato
Oct 11, 2016 21:14
(Guayaquil)
M 4.3 70 km SE
from Ambato
May 2, 2021 03:26
(Guayaquil)
M 4.2 71 km SSW
from Ambato
Feb 17, 2022 11:24
(Guayaquil)
M 4.5 73 km ESE
from Ambato

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ambato.

When was the last earthquake in Ambato, Tungurahua?

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ambato on the afternoon of October 28, 2024 at 16:50 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 294km west of Ambato at a depth of 10km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. 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, 888 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ambato. This averages to 89 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.