Colombia

Colombia – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
5
Latest UTC: 2026-01-05 05:35:41
Strongest
M6.4
Colombia
Country rank
#46
5 quakes in 2026 · out of 46 countries
Averages
M4.86 · 78 km
Avg this month: M4.82

Overview – Colombia

The latest recorded earthquake in Colombia was on 2026-01-05 at 05:35 UTC.

In the current month, 5 earthquakes were recorded in Colombia with an average magnitude of 4.82.

The strongest recorded earthquake in Colombia reached magnitude M6.4 on 2025-06-08.

All-time events
55
Strongest
M6.4
Latest (UTC)
2026-01-05 05:35:41 UTC

Strongest – Colombia

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M6.4 Colombia
UTC: 2025-06-08 13:08:06 UTC · Depth: 11 km

Map – Colombia

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Colombia.

Recent earthquakes – Colombia

Showing the latest 7 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M4.9 Depth: 170 km
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Santander

Time (UTC) 2026-01-05 05:35:41 UTC
Coordinates 6.710, -72.993
Source usgs

3 km ENE of Aratoca, Colombia

M4.9 Depth: 162 km
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Santander

Time (UTC) 2026-01-05 05:35:40 UTC
Coordinates 6.732, -73.025
Source emsc
M4.9 Depth: 156 km
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Santander

Time (UTC) 2026-01-05 05:35:39 UTC
Coordinates 6.690, -73.080
Source gfz

Northern Colombia

M4.7 Depth: 144 km
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Santander

Time (UTC) 2026-01-03 12:50:36 UTC
Coordinates 6.830, -73.130
Source gfz

Northern Colombia

M4.7 Depth: 144 km
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Santander

Time (UTC) 2026-01-03 12:50:36 UTC
Coordinates 6.828, -73.133
Source emsc
M4.3 Depth: 161 km
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Santander

Time (UTC) 2025-12-25 02:38:27 UTC
Coordinates 6.730, -72.965
Source usgs

2 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia

M4.3 Depth: 161 km
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Santander

Time (UTC) 2025-12-25 02:38:26 UTC
Coordinates 6.730, -72.965
Source emsc

Charts – Colombia

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-02
0
2025-03
0
2025-04
0
2025-05
5
2025-06
11
2025-07
4
2025-08
6
2025-09
10
2025-10
4
2025-11
1
2025-12
9
2026-01
5

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
0
3-4
3
4-5
32
5-6
17
6-7
3
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
30
70-300
25
300-700
0
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Colombia

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Santander
    Events: 25
  2. Paratebueno
    Events: 8
  3. Antioquia
    Events: 7
  4. Nariño
    Events: 3
  5. Cauca
    Events: 2

FAQ – Colombia

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Colombia?
The newest entry in our database for Colombia is dated 2026-01-05 05:35:41 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Colombia?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Colombia reached magnitude M6.4.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Colombia?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 55 recorded earthquakes for Colombia (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Colombia?
Across all recorded events in Colombia, the average magnitude is M4.86 and the average depth is 78 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Colombia to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Colombia

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