Latest earthquakes near Pasto, Nariño today
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Recent Pasto Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pasto. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pasto and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 161km from Quito in Ecuador on Saturday Night.
Pasto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 259 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pasto, Nariño in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pasto roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pasto in 2016. A total of 60 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pasto that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pasto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pasto 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 | 231 | 89.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 9.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pasto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pasto occurred on May 18, 2016 11:46 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) west-southwest of Pasto, at a depth of 30 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pasto in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1906 10:39, 234 kilometers (145 mi) west-southwest of Pasto. It is the strongest earthquake near Pasto 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 Pasto, Nariño 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 Pasto.
Nearest earthquakes from Pasto
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pasto, Nariño. 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 Pasto.
When was the last earthquake in Pasto, Nariño?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Pasto on the night of March 8, 2025 at 00:37 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 275km south of Pasto at a depth of 185km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pasto, Nariño in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pasto, Nariño?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Pasto on the morning of January 31, 1906 at 10:39 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 234km west of Pasto at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pasto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pasto, Nariño?
In the past 10 years, 259 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pasto. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
