Latest earthquakes near Cotopaxi, Ecuador today
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Recent Cotopaxi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cotopaxi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cotopaxi and elsewhere.
Jan 8, 2026 12:17AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake hit 189km from La Peca in Peru on Thursday Night.
Dec 19, 2025 04:59PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon near Quito in Ecuador.
Cotopaxi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 902 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cotopaxi, 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 Cotopaxi roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cotopaxi in 2016. A total of 199 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cotopaxi 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 Cotopaxi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Cotopaxi 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 | 827 | 91.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 61 | 6.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 1.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cotopaxi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cotopaxi occurred on Apr 16, 2016 18:58 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 206 kilometers (128 mi) north-west of Latacunga, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cotopaxi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1906 10:22, 226 kilometers (140 mi) north-west of Latacunga. It is the strongest earthquake near Cotopaxi 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 Cotopaxi, 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 Cotopaxi.
Earthquakes by city in Cotopaxi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cotopaxi, Ecuador.
Use this regional Cotopaxi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including La Maná and Pujilí.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cotopaxi.
When was the last earthquake in Cotopaxi, Ecuador?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Cotopaxi on the night of January 8, 2026 at 00:17 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 353km south-southeast of Latacunga at a depth of 108km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cotopaxi, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cotopaxi, Ecuador?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cotopaxi on the morning of January 31, 1906 at 10:22 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 226km north-northwest of Latacunga at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cotopaxi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cotopaxi, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 902 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cotopaxi. This averages to 90 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
