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M5.4 Depth: 50.2 km

M5.4 Earthquake near NORTHERN COLOMBIA (Colombia)

UTC time: 2025-09-14 07:12:17 UTC Local time: —
M5.4 earthquake near Antioquia on Sep 14, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.4 Earthquake near NORTHERN COLOMBIA (Colombia) · 2025-09-14 07:12:17 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 14, 2025 at 07:12 UTC, a magnitude M5.4 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN COLOMBIA (Colombia). With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Colombia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M5.4
Depth
50.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-14 07:12:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Colombia
City
Antioquia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.94940, -76.17320
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50.2 km
Shallow
50.2 km
50.2 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Dabeiba12.0 kmNW22'717
Bello96.2 kmSE392'939
Medellín102.7 kmSE1'999'979

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Romeral
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'769 m ·Last eruption: -5390 ·Colombia
  • Bravo, Cerro
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'985 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Colombia
  • Ruiz, Nevado del
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'279 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Colombia
  • Santa Isabel
    Distance: 253 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'944 m ·Last eruption: -850 ·Colombia
  • Tolima, Nevado del
    Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'215 m ·Last eruption: 1943 ·Colombia
  • Machin
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'749 m ·Last eruption: 1180 ·Colombia

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥45
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2025-06-23

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.72025-09-14 07:12:13 UTC21.0 kmNorthern Colombia M5.62025-09-14 07:12:11 UTC28.2 kmAbriaquí M5.52025-09-14 07:12:12 UTC18.4 kmNorthern Colombia [Land: Colombia] M5.12025-09-14 07:12:13 UTC21.0 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near of Medellín (Monde) M4.42025-06-23 11:04:16 UTC126.1 kmPANAMA-COLOMBIA BORDER REGION

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