Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Ambato
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Ambato, Tungurahua Province, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.1, 74 km (46 mi) SE of Ambato, on 2026-10-12.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year11
- Last 5 years58
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Ambato
34 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ambato in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Nov 2024, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Ambato
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 27 km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 164 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Ambato, answered
Was there an earthquake in Ambato today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Ambato in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Ambato?
Over the last five years there were 58 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ambato, an average of 12 a year. 11 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Ambato in five years?
A magnitude 5.5 on Jan 31, 2025, 23:02 UTC, 72 km (45 mi) NE of Ambato, at a depth of 8 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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