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M4.6 Depth: 168.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Coromoro, Santander (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 16:58:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Coromoro, Santander (Colombia) on September 3, 2026 at 16:58 UTC. At around 168 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
168.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 16:58:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Colombia
State
Santander
City
Coromoro
County
Coromoro
Source
gfz
Coordinates
6.37000, -72.94000
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 168 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 168 km
Intermediate
168 km
168 km — deeper than the regional average (85.6 km)
Regional average: 85.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the North Andes Plate.
Near the boundary North Andes ↔ South America · about 102 km away

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