Latest earthquakes near Cotopaxi, Ecuador today

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List of latest earthquakes near Cotopaxi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2024 18:14
(Guayaquil)
M 4.4 216 km WSW
from Latacunga
Dec 5, 2024 13:05
(Guayaquil)
M 4.6 187 km SW
from Latacunga
Dec 4, 2024 07:55
(Guayaquil)
M 4.3 133 km E
from Latacunga
Nov 26, 2024 01:50
(Guayaquil)
M 2.1 107 km N
from Latacunga
Nov 25, 2024 23:35
(Guayaquil)
M 2.6 108 km NNE
from Latacunga
Nov 25, 2024 23:24
(Guayaquil)
M 2.1 106 km N
from Latacunga
Nov 24, 2024 15:46
(Guayaquil)
M 3.8 195 km WNW
from Latacunga
Nov 24, 2024 14:40
(Guayaquil)
M 3.2 214 km WNW
from Latacunga
Nov 24, 2024 07:10
(Guayaquil)
M 3.5 292 km WSW
from Latacunga
Nov 23, 2024 19:56
(Guayaquil)
M 4.3 169 km SSE
from Latacunga
Nov 21, 2024 15:12
(Guayaquil)
M 2.4 172 km NE
from Latacunga
Nov 21, 2024 01:48
(Guayaquil)
M 3.5 236 km SSW
from Latacunga
Nov 19, 2024 22:45
(Guayaquil)
M 3.8 143 km SE
from Latacunga
Nov 18, 2024 06:52
(Guayaquil)
M 3.5 148 km SE
from Latacunga
Nov 16, 2024 16:45
(Guayaquil)
M 3.1 164 km SSE
from Latacunga
Nov 15, 2024 12:10
(Guayaquil)
M 3.6 274 km WSW
from Latacunga
Nov 12, 2024 03:35
(Guayaquil)
M 2.6 108 km NW
from Latacunga
Nov 9, 2024 16:19
(Guayaquil)
M 2.9 105 km N
from Latacunga
Nov 9, 2024 09:44
(Guayaquil)
M 3.8 223 km SW
from Latacunga
Nov 8, 2024 18:28
(Guayaquil)
M 2.3 47 km SSE
from Latacunga
Nov 8, 2024 05:37
(Guayaquil)
M 5.1 139 km ESE
from Latacunga
Nov 7, 2024 00:59
(Guayaquil)
M 4.2 181 km SSE
from Latacunga
Nov 2, 2024 21:18
(Guayaquil)
M 3.0 77 km W
from Latacunga
Nov 2, 2024 20:36
(Guayaquil)
M 2.7 109 km S
from Latacunga
Oct 31, 2024 22:54
(Guayaquil)
M 3.7 149 km N
from Latacunga

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
85 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.4
Dec 5, 2024 18:14

Average

A total of 853 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 85 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Cotopaxi with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Cotopaxi (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 782 91.68%
Mag. 5 58 6.8%
Mag. 6 11 1.29%
Mag. 7 2 0.23%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Cotopaxi

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.8
On Apr 16, 2016 18:58.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.8
On Jan 31, 1906 10:22.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Cotopaxi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 16, 2016 18:58
(Guayaquil)
M 7.8 206 km NW
from Latacunga
Feb 22, 2019 05:17
(Guayaquil)
M 7.5 223 km SE
from Latacunga
May 18, 2016 11:46
(Guayaquil)
M 6.9 194 km NW
from Latacunga
Mar 18, 2023 12:12
(Guayaquil)
M 6.8 247 km SSW
from Latacunga
May 18, 2016 02:57
(Guayaquil)
M 6.7 200 km NW
from Latacunga
Jul 10, 2016 21:11
(Guayaquil)
M 6.3 203 km NW
from Latacunga
Sep 6, 2018 21:12
(Guayaquil)
M 6.2 148 km S
from Latacunga
Apr 20, 2016 03:33
(Guayaquil)
M 6.2 249 km NW
from Latacunga
Mar 31, 2019 02:04
(Guayaquil)
M 6.2 269 km WSW
from Latacunga
Dec 3, 2017 06:19
(Guayaquil)
M 6.1 195 km WNW
from Latacunga

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cotopaxi on the evening of December 5, 2024 at 18:14 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 216km west-southwest of Latacunga at a depth of 38km 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, 853 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cotopaxi. This averages to 85 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.