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M4.8 Depth: 87.7 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Sipí, Chocó (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 15:25:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Sipí, Chocó (Colombia) on August 27, 2026 at 15:25 UTC. At around 88 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Colombia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
87.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 15:25:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Colombia
State
Chocó
City
Sipí
County
Sipí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.55400, -76.52100
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87.7 km
Intermediate
87.7 km
87.7 km — close to the regional average (85.6 km)
Regional average: 85.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the North Andes Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ North Andes · about 159 km away

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