Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Manta
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Manta, Manabí, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.4, 75 km (46 mi) NE of Manta, on 2026-10-13.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year5
- Last 5 years46
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Manta
15 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Manta in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Sep 2025, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Manta
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 33 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 50 km | |
| 4.4 | 22 km NNE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | 75 km / 46 mi | depth 39 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Manta, answered
Was there an earthquake in Manta today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Manta in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Manta?
Over the last five years there were 46 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Manta, an average of 9.2 a year. 5 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 46% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Manta in five years?
A magnitude 5.5 on Aug 21, 2022, 10:28 UTC, 79 km (49 mi) N of Manta, at a depth of 13 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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