Latest earthquakes near Tulcán, Carchi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tulcán, Carchi, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tulcán? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tulcán, it will show up within minutes.
Tulcán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 415 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tulcán, Carchi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tulcán roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tulcán in 2016. A total of 110 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tulcán 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 Tulcán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tulcán 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 | 379 | 91.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 6.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tulcán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tulcán 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 Tulcán 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 Tulcán 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 Tulcán, Carchi 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 Tulcán.
Nearest earthquakes from Tulcán
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tulcán, Carchi. 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 Tulcán.
When was the last earthquake in Tulcán, Carchi?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tulcán on the evening of November 17, 2025 at 18:13 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 230km south of Tulcán at a depth of 195km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tulcán, Carchi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tulcán, Carchi?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tulcán 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 Tulcán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tulcán, Carchi?
In the past 10 years, 415 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tulcán. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
