Latest earthquakes near Azuay, Ecuador today
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Recent Azuay Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Azuay. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Azuay and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 161km from Quito in Ecuador on Saturday Night.
Azuay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 833 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Azuay, Ecuador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 83 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Azuay roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Azuay in 2019. A total of 104 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Azuay that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Azuay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Azuay 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 | 774 | 92.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 52 | 6.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Azuay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Azuay occurred on Feb 22, 2019 05:17 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 231 kilometers (144 mi) east-northeast of Cuenca, at a depth of 145 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Azuay in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Nov 28, 2021 05:52, 299 kilometers (186 mi) east-northeast of Cuenca. It is the strongest earthquake near Azuay 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 Azuay, Ecuador 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 Azuay.
Earthquakes by city in Azuay
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Azuay, Ecuador.
Use this regional Azuay earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Gualaceo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Azuay.
When was the last earthquake in Azuay, Ecuador?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Azuay on the night of March 8, 2025 at 00:37 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 249km north-east of Cuenca at a depth of 185km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Azuay, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Azuay, Ecuador?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Azuay on the night of November 28, 2021 at 05:52 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 299km south-east of Cuenca at a depth of 126km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Azuay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Azuay, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 833 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Azuay. This averages to 83 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
