Latest earthquakes near Tumbes today
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Recent Tumbes Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tumbes. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tumbes and elsewhere.
Jun 21, 2025 02:18PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon near Guayaquil in Ecuador.
Tumbes Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 696 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tumbes in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 69 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tumbes roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tumbes in 2021. A total of 101 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tumbes that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tumbes in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tumbes 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 | 657 | 94.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 35 | 5.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tumbes
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tumbes occurred on Mar 18, 2023 12:12 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 110 kilometers (68 mi) north-east of Tumbes, at a depth of 68 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tumbes in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Dec 12, 1953 12:31, 21 kilometers (13 mi) north-east of Tumbes. It is the strongest earthquake near Tumbes 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 Tumbes 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 Tumbes.
Nearest earthquakes from Tumbes
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tumbes. 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 Tumbes.
When was the last earthquake in Tumbes?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tumbes on the afternoon of June 21, 2025 at 14:18 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 139km north-east of Tumbes at a depth of 47km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tumbes in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tumbes?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tumbes on the afternoon of December 12, 1953 at 12:31 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 21km west of Tumbes at a depth of 25km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tumbes since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tumbes?
In the past 10 years, 696 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tumbes. This averages to 70 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
