Latest earthquakes near Loja today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Loja, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Loja? If an earthquake is happening right now near Loja, it will show up within minutes.
Loja Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 751 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Loja in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 75 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Loja roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Loja in 2019. A total of 96 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Loja that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Loja in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Loja 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 | 701 | 93.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 5.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Loja
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Loja occurred on Nov 28, 2021 05:52 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) east of Loja, at a depth of 126 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Loja in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Loja 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 Loja.
Nearest earthquakes from Loja
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Loja. 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 Loja.
When was the last earthquake in Loja?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Loja on the afternoon of April 25, 2024 at 17:27 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 95km west of Loja at a depth of 56km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Loja in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Loja?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Loja on the night of November 28, 2021 at 05:52 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 270km east of Loja at a depth of 126km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Loja since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Loja?
In the past 10 years, 751 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Loja. This averages to 75 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
