Latest earthquakes near Quito, Pichincha today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Quito? If an earthquake is happening right now near Quito, it will show up within minutes.
Quito Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 756 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Quito, Pichincha 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 Quito roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Quito in 2016. A total of 195 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Quito 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 Quito in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Quito 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 | 694 | 91.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 6.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 1.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Quito
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Quito 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 Quito 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 Quito 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 Quito, Pichincha 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 Quito.
Nearest earthquakes from Quito
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Quito, Pichincha. 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 Quito.
When was the last earthquake in Quito, Pichincha?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Quito on the afternoon of February 12, 2026 at 16:52 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 259km south-southeast of Quito at a depth of 131km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Quito, Pichincha in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Quito, Pichincha?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Quito 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 Quito since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Quito, Pichincha?
In the past 10 years, 756 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quito. This averages to 76 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
