Earthquakes in Coastal Ecuador and Quito Today
Ecuador's coastal provinces lie above the megathrust that ruptured in 2016 near Pedernales (Mw 7.8), while Quito sits on an active thrust fault in the Andean highlands. The region combines subduction earthquakes, crustal faults and volcanic unrest.
Danger Level (72h)
72-hour composite hazard forecast
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Recorded in the selected 14d period
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Tectonic Profile
Seismotectonic hazard assessment, structural exposure & historical context
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19.4M
Living within seismically active radius (~300 km)
High
Unreinforced masonry or non-ductile structures vulnerable to shaking
Subduction Zone
Active fault boundary with frequent seismicity
67 km SE of Tuluá (Colombia)
Seismic Activity
Every recorded earthquake in this area — filter by time range and sort by time or severity.
Regional Volcanism & Monitored Vents
Active vents and Holocene volcanic structures within the monitored boundary (Coastal Ecuador and Quito) · 26