M4.7 Depth: 164.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Villanueva, Santander (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 10:51:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Villanueva, Santander (Colombia) on June 17, 2026 at 10:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 164 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
164.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 10:51:00 UTC
Local time
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
6.65890, -73.16290
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 164 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 164 km
Intermediate
164 km
164 km — deeper than the regional average (82.8 km)
Regional average: 82.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2

Tectonic context

Located on the North Andes Plate.
Near the boundary North Andes ↔ South America · about 130 km away

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