M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Sipí, Chocó (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 18:55:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Sipí, Chocó (Colombia) on August 24, 2026 at 18:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-24 18:55:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Colombia

State

Chocó

City

Sipí

County

Sipí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.52100, -76.52500

Temperature

22.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (83.8 km)

Regional average: 83.8 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the North Andes Plate.

Near the boundary Nazca ↔ North Andes · about 176 km away

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