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M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Cumbal, Nariño (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 15:27:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 15:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Cumbal, Nariño (Colombia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 15:27:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Colombia
State
Nariño
City
Cumbal
County
Exprovincia de Obando
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.89000, -77.85000
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (85.8 km)
Regional average: 85.8 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

  • Cumbal
    Distance: 7 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'764 m ·Last eruption: 1926 ·Colombia
  • Chiles-Cerro Negro
    Distance: 13 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'698 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Colombia-Ecuador
  • Azufral
    Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'070 m ·Last eruption: -930 ·Colombia
  • Soche
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'955 m ·Last eruption: -6650 ·Ecuador
  • Galeras
    Distance: 65 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 4'276 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Colombia
  • Chachimbiro
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'106 m ·Last eruption: -3740 ·Ecuador

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