M5.7 Depth: 163.7 km

M5.7 Earthquake near Northern Colombia [Land: Colombia] (Colombia)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 08:27:08 UTC Local time: —

M5.7 earthquake near Santander on Dec 10, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.7 Earthquake near Northern Colombia [Land: Colombia] (Colombia) · 2025-12-10 08:27:08 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 10, 2025 at 08:27 UTC, a magnitude M5.7 earthquake occurred near Northern Colombia [Land: Colombia] (Colombia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 164 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.7

Depth

163.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-10 08:27:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Colombia

City

Santander

Source

ingv

Coordinates

6.63398, -73.14260

Temperature

18.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

163.7 km

163.7 km — deeper than the regional average (84.6 km)

Regional average: 84.6 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

San Gil8.3 kmS46'152

Piedecuesta40.7 kmN163'362

Bucaramanga54.7 kmN581'130

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Volcanoes nearby

Romeral

Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'769 m ·Last eruption: -5390 ·Colombia
Bravo, Cerro

Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'985 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Colombia
Ruiz, Nevado del

Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'279 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Colombia
Santa Isabel

Distance: 318 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'944 m ·Last eruption: -850 ·Colombia
Tolima, Nevado del

Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'215 m ·Last eruption: 1943 ·Colombia
Machin

Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'749 m ·Last eruption: 1180 ·Colombia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours0

First 72 hours0

Strongest subsequent eventM4.9

M4.32025-12-25 02:38:27 UTC22.3 km2 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M4.72026-01-03 12:50:36 UTC21.8 kmNorthern Colombia M4.92026-01-05 05:35:29 UTC45.7 kmNorthern Colombia M4.92026-01-05 05:35:39 UTC9.3 kmNorthern Colombia M4.92026-01-05 05:35:40 UTC16.9 kmNORTHERN COLOMBIA

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.7.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

USPM5.2163.0 km45.3 km

INGVM5.7163.7 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥429

Earlier events M≥55

Compared since2025-01-02

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.62025-12-10 08:26:56 UTC85.3 km M5.52025-12-10 08:27:07 UTC23.5 km11 km NNE of Jordán, Colombia M5.52025-12-10 08:27:07 UTC19.2 kmNORTHERN COLOMBIA M5.52025-12-10 08:27:07 UTC25.1 kmNorthern Colombia M5.22025-04-18 10:31:41 UTC22.6 km10 km NNE of Jordán, Colombia

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Stats (last 24h)

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