Latest earthquakes near Sucumbios, Ecuador today
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Sucumbios Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 268 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sucumbios, Ecuador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sucumbios roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sucumbios in 2022. A total of 37 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sucumbios that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sucumbios in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sucumbios 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 | 249 | 92.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 6.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sucumbios
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sucumbios occurred on Feb 22, 2019 05:17 local time (America/Guayaquil timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) south of Nueva Loja, at a depth of 145 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sucumbios in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1906 10:22, 292 kilometers (181 mi) south of Nueva Loja. It is the strongest earthquake near Sucumbios in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sucumbios, 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 Sucumbios.
Earthquakes by city in Sucumbios
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sucumbios.
When was the last earthquake in Sucumbios, Ecuador?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sucumbios on the afternoon of April 25, 2024 at 16:43 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 282km west-southwest of Nueva Loja at a depth of 88km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sucumbios, Ecuador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sucumbios, Ecuador?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sucumbios on the morning of January 31, 1906 at 10:22 local time (America/Guayaquil). The center of this earthquake was located 292km west-northwest of Nueva Loja at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sucumbios since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sucumbios, Ecuador?
In the past 10 years, 268 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sucumbios. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
