Latest earthquakes near Carchi, Ecuador today
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Recent Carchi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Carchi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Carchi and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 161km from Quito in Ecuador on Saturday Night.
Carchi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 394 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Carchi, Ecuador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Carchi roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Carchi in 2016. A total of 110 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Carchi that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Carchi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Carchi 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 | 358 | 90.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 7.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Carchi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Carchi occurred on Apr 16, 2016 18:58 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) west-southwest of Tulcán, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Carchi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1906 10:22, 184 kilometers (114 mi) west-southwest of Tulcán. It is the strongest earthquake near Carchi 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 Carchi, 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 Carchi.
Earthquakes by city in Carchi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Carchi, Ecuador.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Carchi.
When was the last earthquake in Carchi, Ecuador?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Carchi on the night of March 8, 2025 at 00:37 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 230km south of Tulcán at a depth of 185km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Carchi, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Carchi, Ecuador?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Carchi on the morning of January 31, 1906 at 10:22 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 184km west of Tulcán at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Carchi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Carchi, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 394 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Carchi. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
