Latest earthquakes near Pichincha, Ecuador today
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Recent Pichincha Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pichincha. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pichincha and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 161km from Quito in Ecuador on Saturday Night.
Pichincha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 725 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pichincha, Ecuador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 72 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pichincha roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pichincha in 2016. A total of 195 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pichincha 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 Pichincha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Pichincha 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 | 664 | 91.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 6.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 1.24% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pichincha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pichincha occurred on Apr 16, 2016 18:58 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 170 kilometers (106 mi) west-northwest of Quito, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pichincha in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1906 10:22, 162 kilometers (101 mi) west-northwest of Quito. It is the strongest earthquake near Pichincha 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 Pichincha, 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 Pichincha.
Earthquakes by city in Pichincha
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Pichincha, Ecuador.
Use this regional Pichincha earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Cayambe and Machachi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pichincha.
When was the last earthquake in Pichincha, Ecuador?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Pichincha on the night of March 8, 2025 at 00:37 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 161km south-east of Quito at a depth of 185km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pichincha, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pichincha, Ecuador?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Pichincha on the morning of January 31, 1906 at 10:22 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 162km northwest of Quito at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pichincha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pichincha, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 725 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pichincha. This averages to 73 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
