Latest earthquakes near Cuenca, Azuay today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cuenca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cuenca, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Cuenca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cuenca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cuenca and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 161km from Quito in Ecuador on Saturday Night.
Cuenca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 833 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cuenca, Azuay 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 Cuenca roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cuenca in 2019. A total of 104 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cuenca 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 Cuenca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Cuenca 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 Cuenca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cuenca 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 Cuenca 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 Cuenca 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 Cuenca, Azuay 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 Cuenca.
Nearest earthquakes from Cuenca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cuenca, Azuay. 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 Cuenca.
When was the last earthquake in Cuenca, Azuay?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cuenca 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 Cuenca, Azuay in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cuenca, Azuay?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Cuenca 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 Cuenca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cuenca, Azuay?
In the past 10 years, 833 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cuenca. This averages to 83 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
