Latest earthquakes near Imbabura, Ecuador today
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Recent Imbabura Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Imbabura. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Imbabura and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 161km from Quito in Ecuador on Saturday Night.
Imbabura Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 525 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Imbabura, Ecuador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 52 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Imbabura roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Imbabura in 2016. A total of 155 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Imbabura 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 Imbabura in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Imbabura 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 | 477 | 90.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 7.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 1.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.19% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Imbabura
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Imbabura occurred on Apr 16, 2016 18:58 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 200 kilometers (124 mi) west of Ibarra, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Imbabura in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1906 10:22, 154 kilometers (96 mi) west of Ibarra. It is the strongest earthquake near Imbabura 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 Imbabura, 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 Imbabura.
Earthquakes by city in Imbabura
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Imbabura, Ecuador.
Use this regional Imbabura earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Otavalo and Atuntaqui.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Imbabura.
When was the last earthquake in Imbabura, Ecuador?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Imbabura on the night of March 8, 2025 at 00:37 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 191km south-southeast of Ibarra at a depth of 185km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Imbabura, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Imbabura, Ecuador?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Imbabura on the morning of January 31, 1906 at 10:22 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 154km west-northwest of Ibarra at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Imbabura since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Imbabura, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 525 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Imbabura. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
