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Colombia · Santander

M4.9 Earthquake near Aratoca, Santander (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 07:05:28 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Aratoca, Santander (Colombia) on January 16, 2026 at 07:05 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 157 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
4798c28e89034a7ef73a15fff7ba035520a40dad
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
157.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 07:05:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Colombia
State
Santander
City
Aratoca
County
Aratoca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.76840, -73.01350
Temperature
18.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 157 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 157 km
Intermediate
157 km
157 km — deeper than the regional average (75.7 km)
Regional average: 75.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Felt reports

6felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Jan 16, 2026, 1:10 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

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