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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Sipí, Chocó (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 16:21:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Sipí, Chocó (Colombia) on August 27, 2026 at 16:21 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 data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Colombia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 16:21:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Colombia
State
Chocó
City
Sipí
County
Sipí
Source
usp
Coordinates
4.56889, -76.64845
Temperature
23.4°C

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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 (85.6 km)
Regional average: 85.6 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

Tectonic context

Located on the North Andes Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ North Andes · about 161 km away

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