Earthquake Risk in Quito, Ecuador
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Quito based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- Active in the last 12 months (14 events)
- Located in a seismically active region
Last significant event: Earthquake - 6.3 - 20 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador (2025-04-25) — 364,591 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
How Quito Compares
Notable Earthquake Events Near Quito
Earthquake - 5.1 - 23km SW of Cayambe, Ecuador
August 11, 2014 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.0 - 26km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador
May 21, 2018 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.5 - 39 km WNW of Archidona, Ecuador
January 30, 2025 — WATCH
123 people exposed; $29M capital exposed
Earthquake - 6.3 - 20 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador
April 24, 2025 — WARNING
364,591 people exposed; $5,987M capital exposed
5.4 - Ecuador
October 8, 2009 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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How this data is built
Quito, Ecuador earthquake risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live earthquake monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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