Latest earthquakes near Zamora, Zamora-Chinchipe today
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Recent Zamora Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zamora. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zamora and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 161km from Quito in Ecuador on Saturday Night.
Zamora Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 792 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zamora, Zamora-Chinchipe in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 79 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zamora roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zamora in 2019. A total of 98 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zamora that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zamora in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Zamora 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 | 743 | 93.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 42 | 5.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zamora
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zamora occurred on Nov 28, 2021 05:52 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 242 kilometers (150 mi) east of Zamora, at a depth of 126 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zamora in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Feb 22, 2019 05:17, 297 kilometers (185 mi) east of Zamora. It is the strongest earthquake near Zamora 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 Zamora, Zamora-Chinchipe 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 Zamora.
Nearest earthquakes from Zamora
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zamora, Zamora-Chinchipe. 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 Zamora.
When was the last earthquake in Zamora, Zamora-Chinchipe?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Zamora on the afternoon of March 11, 2025 at 17:01 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 260km west-southwest of Zamora at a depth of 43km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zamora, Zamora-Chinchipe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zamora, Zamora-Chinchipe?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Zamora on the night of February 22, 2019 at 05:17 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-east of Zamora at a depth of 145km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zamora since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zamora, Zamora-Chinchipe?
In the past 10 years, 792 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zamora. This averages to 79 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
