Latest earthquakes near Tumbes today

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List of latest earthquakes near Tumbes.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 6, 2025 14:05
(Lima)
M 3.2 297 km NNE
from Tumbes
Feb 5, 2025 04:09
(Lima)
M 4.1 77 km SW
from Tumbes
Feb 4, 2025 02:45
(Lima)
M 4.6 48 km E
from Tumbes
Feb 3, 2025 21:26
(Lima)
M 3.7 43 km NNW
from Tumbes
Feb 1, 2025 06:05
(Lima)
M 5.1 398 km NE
from Tumbes
Jan 31, 2025 18:02
(Lima)
M 5.5 398 km NE
from Tumbes
Jan 29, 2025 15:34
(Lima)
M 4.5 207 km SE
from Tumbes
Jan 24, 2025 01:54
(Lima)
M 3.6 258 km N
from Tumbes
Jan 21, 2025 06:29
(Lima)
M 3.7 123 km N
from Tumbes
Jan 20, 2025 04:54
(Lima)
M 3.5 249 km N
from Tumbes
Jan 16, 2025 17:20
(Lima)
M 3.3 88 km SSW
from Tumbes
Jan 14, 2025 14:31
(Lima)
M 3.5 136 km NE
from Tumbes
Jan 12, 2025 21:20
(Lima)
M 5.0 165 km NNE
from Tumbes
Jan 10, 2025 19:35
(Lima)
M 3.8 263 km NNW
from Tumbes
Jan 5, 2025 03:19
(Lima)
M 3.7 68 km SSE
from Tumbes
Dec 31, 2024 14:07
(Lima)
M 4.0 152 km SSW
from Tumbes
Dec 24, 2024 10:12
(Lima)
M 4.0 300 km E
from Tumbes
Dec 17, 2024 09:18
(Lima)
M 3.8 72 km NW
from Tumbes
Dec 14, 2024 13:05
(Lima)
M 4.4 227 km N
from Tumbes
Dec 13, 2024 00:16
(Lima)
M 4.4 27 km SE
from Tumbes
Dec 9, 2024 07:51
(Lima)
M 4.0 261 km SSE
from Tumbes
Dec 5, 2024 18:14
(Lima)
M 4.4 232 km N
from Tumbes
Dec 5, 2024 13:05
(Lima)
M 4.6 171 km NNE
from Tumbes
Dec 1, 2024 17:45
(Lima)
M 4.3 191 km SSW
from Tumbes
Nov 25, 2024 14:30
(Lima)
M 4.0 217 km S
from Tumbes

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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.

Tumbes Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
66 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.2
Feb 6, 2025 14:05

Average

A total of 666 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 66 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Tumbes (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 628 94.29%
Mag. 5 34 5.11%
Mag. 6 4 0.6%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Tumbes

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.8
On Mar 18, 2023 12:12.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.3
On May 14, 1928 17:14.

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 May 14, 1928 17:14, 289 kilometers (180 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Tumbes.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 18, 2023 12:12
(Lima)
M 6.8 110 km NE
from Tumbes
Sep 6, 2018 21:12
(Lima)
M 6.2 235 km NE
from Tumbes
Mar 31, 2019 02:04
(Lima)
M 6.2 185 km NNW
from Tumbes
Jul 30, 2021 12:10
(Lima)
M 6.2 151 km S
from Tumbes
Feb 4, 2019 12:45
(Lima)
M 5.8 146 km NNE
from Tumbes
Oct 5, 2022 03:26
(Lima)
M 5.8 144 km S
from Tumbes
Jul 14, 2022 17:30
(Lima)
M 5.7 184 km NNE
from Tumbes
Jun 5, 2017 06:34
(Lima)
M 5.6 57 km S
from Tumbes
Feb 22, 2019 05:40
(Lima)
M 5.5 168 km NNE
from Tumbes
Mar 31, 2019 02:28
(Lima)
M 5.5 184 km N
from Tumbes

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Tumbes.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 2, 2020 10:20
(Lima)
M 4.1 3 km NW
from Tumbes
Sep 27, 2016 05:59
(Lima)
M 4.1 14 km E
from Tumbes
May 14, 2020 04:10
(Lima)
M 4.0 13 km SSE
from Tumbes
Sep 3, 2021 17:37
(Lima)
M 4.3 14 km W
from Tumbes
Oct 29, 2018 07:20
(Lima)
M 4.5 20 km SE
from Tumbes
Sep 15, 2020 01:44
(Lima)
M 4.7 22 km NNE
from Tumbes
Jan 28, 2023 06:58
(Lima)
M 4.5 23 km S
from Tumbes
Dec 23, 2020 07:01
(Lima)
M 4.2 26 km E
from Tumbes
Jul 3, 2018 23:49
(Lima)
M 4.2 25 km NNE
from Tumbes
Dec 13, 2024 00:16
(Lima)
M 4.4 27 km SE
from Tumbes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Tumbes?

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tumbes on the afternoon of February 6, 2025 at 14:05 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-northeast of Tumbes at a depth of 43km 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 May 14, 1928 at 17:14 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 289km south-east of Tumbes at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 666 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tumbes. This averages to 67 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.