M4.6 Depth: 97.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN COLOMBIA (Colombia)

UTC time: 2025-05-11 10:41:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN COLOMBIA (Colombia) on May 11, 2025 at 10:41 UTC. At around 98 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

97.5 km

UTC time

2025-05-11 10:41:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Colombia

City

Santander

Source

emsc

Coordinates

7.36460, -73.84320

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

97.5 km

97.5 km — close to the regional average (84.6 km)

Regional average: 84.6 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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