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M4.4 Earthquake near Pitalito, Huila (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-10-13 18:36:39 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Pitalito, Huila (Colombia) on October 13, 2026 at 18:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
371f6aec1e109a7443d89d22666bf03a103ad3bc
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-13 18:36:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Colombia
State
Huila
City
Pitalito
County
Sur
Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.68160, -76.31060
Temperature
20.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (74.7 km)
Regional average: 74.7 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: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'400 m ·Colombia
  • Purace Activity reported
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'650 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Colombia
  • Dona Juana
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'137 m ·Last eruption: 1906 ·Colombia
  • Galeras
    Distance: 128 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 4'276 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Colombia
  • Huila, Nevado del
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'364 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Colombia
  • Azufral
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'070 m ·Last eruption: -930 ·Colombia

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries

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