Latest earthquakes near Ibarra, Imbabura today
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Recent Ibarra Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ibarra. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ibarra and elsewhere.
Apr 20, 2026 09:22PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Ibarra in Ecuador.
Ibarra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 482 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ibarra, Imbabura in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 48 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ibarra roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ibarra in 2016. A total of 155 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ibarra 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 Ibarra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ibarra 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 | 443 | 91.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 6.64% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ibarra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ibarra occurred on May 18, 2016 11:46 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 167 kilometers (104 mi) west of Ibarra, at a depth of 30 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ibarra 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 Ibarra 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 Ibarra, Imbabura 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 Ibarra.
Nearest earthquakes from Ibarra
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ibarra, Imbabura. 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 Ibarra.
When was the last earthquake in Ibarra, Imbabura?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ibarra on the morning of May 5, 2026 at 06:48 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 281km west of Ibarra at a depth of 22km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ibarra, Imbabura in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ibarra, Imbabura?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ibarra 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 Ibarra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ibarra, Imbabura?
In the past 10 years, 482 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ibarra. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
