M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Cumbal, Nariño (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 17:49:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 17:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Cumbal, Nariño (Colombia). With a focal depth of about 5 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

M4.0

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-07 17:49:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Colombia

State

Nariño

City

Cumbal

County

Exprovincia de Obando

Village

Puscuelán

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.84000, -77.81000

Temperature

20.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 14 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'764 m ·Last eruption: 1926 ·Colombia
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Soche

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Galeras

Distance: 65 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 4'276 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Colombia
Chachimbiro

Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'106 m ·Last eruption: -3740 ·Ecuador

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