Imbabura
Imbabura: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Imbabura (Ecuador) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event14 km²64 days ago35 km NNW of Ibarra, Ecuador
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Imbabura
- 64 days agoWildfire near Ibarra, Ecuador14 km² · 35 km NNW of Ibarra, Ecuador
- 94 days agoWildfire near Ibarra, Ecuador15 km² · 40 km NW of Ibarra, Ecuador
- 104 days agoWildfire near Ibarra, Ecuador12 km² · 25 km N of Ibarra, Ecuador
- 5.2209 days agoM5.2 earthquake near Ibarra, Ecuador16 km W of Ibarra, Ecuador
- 342 days agoWildfire near Ibarra, Ecuador11 km² · 29 km NW of Ibarra, Ecuador
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Imbabura
Imbabura has recorded 25 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1981. The strongest was M5.7 in 2022.
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 15 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
25 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1981. The strongest was M5.7.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 16 km W of Ibarra, Ecuador | 123.7 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | 49 km NE of Ibarra, Ecuador | 3.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 16 km W of Ibarra, Ecuador | 123.7 km | |
| 5.2 | 49 km E of Ibarra, Ecuador | 130.9 km | |
| 5.1 | 5 km NE of Ibarra, Ecuador | 33.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 62 km E of Ibarra, Ecuador | 4.8 km | |
| 4.8 | 64 km ENE of Ibarra, Ecuador | 8.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 49 km NE of Ibarra, Ecuador | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 53 km NE of Ibarra, Ecuador | 49.2 km | |
| 4.8 | 37 km N of Ibarra, Ecuador | 21.4 km | |
| 4.8 | 28 km NNW of Ibarra, Ecuador | 125.4 km | |
| 4.7 | 82 km NW of Ibarra, Ecuador | 116.8 km | |
| 4.6 | 36 km NNE of Ibarra, Ecuador | 15.2 km | |
| 4.5 | 43 km ESE of Ibarra, Ecuador | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 28 km NE of Ibarra, Ecuador | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 79 km NNW of Ibarra, Ecuador | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 2024 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2023 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2022 | 2 | M5.7 |
| 2020 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 2019 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2014 | 5 | M4.8 |
| 2013 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2000 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1981 | 1 | M4.7 |
Wildfires
4 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 15 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 35 km NNW of Ibarra, Ecuador | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 40 km NW of Ibarra, Ecuador | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 25 km N of Ibarra, Ecuador | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 29 km NW of Ibarra, Ecuador | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km² | 40 km NW of Ibarra, Ecuador | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 35 km NNW of Ibarra, Ecuador | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 25 km N of Ibarra, Ecuador | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 29 km NW of Ibarra, Ecuador | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 3 | 15 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 11 km² |