Natural Hazard Risks in Quito, Ecuador
Population: 1.8M
Quito faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from earthquakes (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Quito, Ecuador.
Hazard Risk Overview
Earthquake Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Quito based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- •Active in the last 12 months (14 events)
Wildfire Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 4
- •High risk rating for Quito based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •5 events on record in proximity
- •Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
Flood Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Quito based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- •26 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •3 event(s) in the last 12 months
Landslide Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Quito based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
- •High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
Extreme Heat Risk
HighRisk: 5Historical: 10
- •Moderate risk rating for Quito based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •29 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
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How this data is built
Quito risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Quito, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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