Latest earthquakes near Latacunga, Cotopaxi today

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List of latest earthquakes near Latacunga.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 28, 2024 00:57
(Guayaquil)
M 2.6 141 km NE
from Latacunga
Oct 27, 2024 20:22
(Guayaquil)
M 4.4 185 km SSW
from Latacunga
Oct 27, 2024 10:53
(Guayaquil)
M 3.2 223 km W
from Latacunga
Oct 27, 2024 00:24
(Guayaquil)
M 2.0 89 km NNE
from Latacunga
Oct 24, 2024 00:02
(Guayaquil)
M 2.4 151 km NE
from Latacunga
Oct 21, 2024 19:55
(Guayaquil)
M 3.4 240 km NNW
from Latacunga
Oct 17, 2024 08:14
(Guayaquil)
M 3.6 125 km WNW
from Latacunga
Oct 16, 2024 07:54
(Guayaquil)
M 4.2 238 km SE
from Latacunga
Oct 16, 2024 05:06
(Guayaquil)
M 3.3 233 km WSW
from Latacunga
Oct 15, 2024 01:21
(Guayaquil)
M 3.6 167 km SW
from Latacunga
Oct 12, 2024 01:27
(Guayaquil)
M 3.0 104 km NNW
from Latacunga
Oct 11, 2024 19:26
(Guayaquil)
M 3.4 107 km SE
from Latacunga
Oct 11, 2024 17:00
(Guayaquil)
M 3.8 223 km S
from Latacunga
Oct 9, 2024 18:32
(Guayaquil)
M 2.9 193 km NNE
from Latacunga
Oct 7, 2024 15:12
(Guayaquil)
M 3.4 289 km NNW
from Latacunga
Oct 5, 2024 18:54
(Guayaquil)
M 4.2 242 km WSW
from Latacunga
Oct 1, 2024 10:09
(Guayaquil)
M 3.8 263 km SW
from Latacunga
Oct 1, 2024 04:04
(Guayaquil)
M 3.6 283 km SW
from Latacunga
Oct 1, 2024 02:23
(Guayaquil)
M 3.5 275 km SW
from Latacunga
Sep 28, 2024 12:23
(Guayaquil)
M 2.8 168 km NE
from Latacunga
Sep 26, 2024 19:29
(Guayaquil)
M 2.9 198 km N
from Latacunga
Sep 24, 2024 14:42
(Guayaquil)
M 3.4 127 km S
from Latacunga
Sep 23, 2024 09:40
(Guayaquil)
M 4.2 193 km SSE
from Latacunga
Sep 21, 2024 11:47
(Guayaquil)
M 3.3 183 km WSW
from Latacunga
Sep 20, 2024 21:04
(Guayaquil)
M 3.1 67 km W
from Latacunga

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Latacunga

Latacunga Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
85 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.6
Oct 28, 2024 00:57

Average

A total of 854 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Latacunga, Cotopaxi 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 Latacunga roughly every 4 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Latacunga in 2016. A total of 199 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Latacunga that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Latacunga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Latacunga 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 Latacunga (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 783 91.69%
Mag. 5 58 6.79%
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 Latacunga

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 Latacunga 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 Latacunga 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 Latacunga 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 Latacunga, Cotopaxi 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 Latacunga.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Latacunga.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
Mar 31, 2019 02:04
(Guayaquil)
M 6.2 269 km WSW
from Latacunga
Apr 20, 2016 03:33
(Guayaquil)
M 6.2 249 km NW
from Latacunga
Sep 6, 2018 21:12
(Guayaquil)
M 6.2 148 km S
from Latacunga
Dec 3, 2017 06:19
(Guayaquil)
M 6.1 195 km WNW
from Latacunga

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Latacunga

Nearest earthquakes from Latacunga

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Latacunga, Cotopaxi. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Latacunga.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 14, 2016 02:36
(Guayaquil)
M 4.0 34 km ESE
from Latacunga
Feb 18, 2018 20:09
(Guayaquil)
M 4.2 46 km SSW
from Latacunga
Mar 17, 2023 01:11
(Guayaquil)
M 4.0 50 km N
from Latacunga
Oct 27, 2020 06:59
(Guayaquil)
M 4.7 51 km N
from Latacunga
Oct 2, 2020 19:11
(Guayaquil)
M 4.7 57 km ESE
from Latacunga
Sep 20, 2018 12:54
(Guayaquil)
M 4.3 59 km WNW
from Latacunga
Jun 11, 2022 21:37
(Guayaquil)
M 4.5 62 km ENE
from Latacunga
Oct 9, 2023 09:29
(Guayaquil)
M 4.1 64 km W
from Latacunga
Jul 25, 2023 20:24
(Guayaquil)
M 4.1 67 km W
from Latacunga
Nov 6, 2023 22:33
(Guayaquil)
M 5.0 71 km W
from Latacunga

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Latacunga

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Latacunga.

When was the last earthquake in Latacunga, Cotopaxi?

A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Latacunga on the night of October 28, 2024 at 00:57 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 141km north-east of Latacunga at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Latacunga, Cotopaxi in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Latacunga, Cotopaxi?

A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Latacunga 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 Latacunga since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Latacunga, Cotopaxi?

In the past 10 years, 854 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Latacunga. This averages to 85 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.