Latest earthquakes near Ibarra, Imbabura today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ibarra, Imbabura, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ibarra? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ibarra, it will show up within minutes.
Ibarra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 477 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 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 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 | 440 | 92.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 6.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.05% |
| 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 Apr 25, 2025 06:44 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 177 kilometers (110 mi) west-northwest of Ibarra, at a depth of 18 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-northwest 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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ibarra on the evening of May 27, 2026 at 20:39 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 300km south of Ibarra at a depth of 9km under land. 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, 477 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.
