Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Riobamba
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 98 km (61 mi) E of Riobamba, on 2026-10-24.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days2
- Last year13
- Last 5 years49
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Riobamba
30 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Riobamba in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Nov 2024, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Riobamba
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 22 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.1 | 27 km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 164 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Riobamba, answered
Was there an earthquake in Riobamba today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Riobamba in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Riobamba?
Over the last five years there were 49 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Riobamba, an average of 9.8 a year. 13 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 33% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Riobamba in five years?
A magnitude 5.3 on Sep 3, 2025, 14:56 UTC, 91 km (57 mi) ENE of Riobamba, at a depth of 162 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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