Deadly landslide hits Alausí, Ecuador, destroying homes and part of Pan-American Highway
At least 16 people were killed and 7 are missing after a landslide hit Ecuador’s mountain village of Alausi.
At least 14 fatalities after M6.8 earthquake hits Ecuador, over 330 homes destroyed or damaged
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook several provinces in central-southwestern Ecuador and Tumbes Province in north-western Peru on March 18, 2023, causing casualties and damage. The quake resulted in at least 14 fatalities, 462 injuries, and over 330 homes destroyed or damaged in Ecuador and Peru. Unofficial reports mention at least 15 fatalities.
Very strong M6.8 earthquake hits near the coast of Ecuador
A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS and IGEPN as M6.7 hit Ecuador at 17:12 UTC on March 18, 2023. IGEPN is reporting a depth of 37 km (23 miles); USGS 66.4 km (41 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.7 at a depth of 80 km (50 miles).
Heavy rains produced by Cyclone Yaku cause severe flooding and landslides in western Ecuador
Heavy rain caused by Cyclone Yaku produced severe flooding and landslides in western Ecuador, resulting in the deaths of at least 3 people. The worst affected was Chone Canton in Manabí Province. The National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru (Senamhi) described Yaku as an unusual and unorganized tropical cyclone.
Severe weather causes fatal flooding and landslides in Ecuador
Severe weather in Ecuador has led to the death of at least six people in recent days due to flooding and landslides, with a total of eleven fatalities recorded since the beginning of the year. The most affected provinces are Chimborazo, Esmeraldas, Los Ríos, Loja, Manabí, El Oro, and Guayas.
Increased eruptive activity at Cotopaxi – one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes, Ecuador
Activity at Ecuador’s Cotopaxi — one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes — volcano increased during the afternoon hours of November 25, 2022, when the seismic network started detecting tremors associated with strong gas and vapor emissions.
Powerful eruption at Sangay volcano, Ecuador
A powerful eruption started at Sangay volcano, Ecuador at around 11:40 UTC on November 4, 2022.
Alert Level for Cotopaxi volcano raised to Yellow, Ecuador
Minor eruptive activity is taking place at Cotopaxi — one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes — since October 21, 2022, prompting IGEPN to raise the Alert Level to Yellow (2 of 4).
Increased seismicity under Chiles-Cerro Negro volcanic complex, Colombia-Ecuador border
IGEPN is reporting an increase in seismicity under Chiles-Cerro Negro volcanic complex, located on the border of Ecuador and Colombia, 24 km (14.9 miles) W of the city of Tulcan and 130 km (80 miles) N of Quito.
Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide, leave more than 250 000 without drinking water in Cuenca, Ecuador
Heavy rainfall affecting southern Ecuador, particularly the province of Azuay, over the past 48 hours caused numerous landslides resulting in casualties and damage. On March 28, the Servicio Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos reported 4 fatalities, 4 injured…
