Latest earthquakes near Latacunga, Cotopaxi today
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Recent Latacunga Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Latacunga. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Latacunga and elsewhere.
May 5, 2026 10:58AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the South Pacific Ocean near Tumbes (Peru).
Apr 20, 2026 09:22PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Ibarra in Ecuador.
Latacunga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 817 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 81 earthquakes per year, or 6 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 754 | 92.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 6.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 1.1% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Latacunga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Latacunga occurred on Feb 22, 2019 05:17 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 223 kilometers (139 mi) south-east of Latacunga, at a depth of 145 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) south-east of Latacunga. It is the strongest earthquake near Latacunga 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 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Latacunga.
When was the last earthquake in Latacunga, Cotopaxi?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Latacunga on the afternoon of May 6, 2026 at 17:06 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 160km southwest of Latacunga at a depth of 97km 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, 817 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Latacunga. This averages to 82 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
