Latest earthquakes near La Troncal, Cañar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near La Troncal, Cañar, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in La Troncal? If an earthquake is happening right now near La Troncal, it will show up within minutes.
La Troncal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 922 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of La Troncal, Cañar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 92 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near La Troncal roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near La Troncal in 2025. A total of 115 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of La Troncal 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 La Troncal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near La Troncal 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 | 861 | 93.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 54 | 5.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near La Troncal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near La Troncal 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 La Troncal 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 La Troncal 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 La Troncal, Cañar 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 La Troncal.
Nearest earthquakes from La Troncal
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to La Troncal, Cañar. 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 La Troncal.
When was the last earthquake in La Troncal, Cañar?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near La Troncal on the afternoon of April 17, 2026 at 13:46 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 213km north-east of La Troncal at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near La Troncal, Cañar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near La Troncal, Cañar?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near La Troncal 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 La Troncal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near La Troncal, Cañar?
In the past 10 years, 922 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Troncal. This averages to 92 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
