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

—

Country

Colombia

State

Santander

City

Villanueva

County

Guanentá

Source

usgs

Coordinates

6.65890, -73.16290

Temperature

19.0°C

Map

Depth profile

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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