Latest earthquakes near Cañar, Ecuador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cañar, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cañar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cañar (also known as Provincia de Cañar), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Cañar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cañar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cañar and elsewhere.
May 5, 2026 10:58AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the South Pacific Ocean near Tumbes (Peru).
Apr 20, 2026 09:22PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Ibarra in Ecuador.
Cañar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 900 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cañar, Ecuador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 90 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cañar roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cañar in 2025. A total of 115 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cañar that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cañar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Cañar 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 | 842 | 93.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 52 | 5.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cañar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cañar occurred on Feb 22, 2019 05:17 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) east of La Troncal, at a depth of 145 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cañar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on May 13, 1942 21:13, 277 kilometers (172 mi) east of La Troncal. It is the strongest earthquake near Cañar in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cañar, 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 Cañar.
Earthquakes by city in Cañar
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cañar, Ecuador.
Use this regional Cañar earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Azogues.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cañar.
When was the last earthquake in Cañar, Ecuador?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cañar on the afternoon of May 8, 2026 at 12:50 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 284km south-east of La Troncal at a depth of 22km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cañar, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cañar, Ecuador?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cañar on the evening of May 13, 1942 at 21:13 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 277km north-northwest of La Troncal at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cañar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cañar, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 900 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cañar. This averages to 90 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
