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M4.3 Earthquake near Chaparral, Tolima (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-09-21 16:23:20 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Chaparral, Tolima (Colombia) on September 21, 2026 at 16:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

ID
904a8e8741453a775a60631e107b1554e607548d
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-21 16:23:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Colombia
State
Tolima
City
Chaparral
County
Sur
Source
usgs
Coordinates
3.85850, -75.70870
Temperature
24.3°C

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 (78.2 km)
Regional average: 78.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Machin
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'749 m ·Last eruption: 1180 ·Colombia
  • Tolima, Nevado del
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'215 m ·Last eruption: 1943 ·Colombia
  • Huila, Nevado del
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'364 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Colombia
  • Santa Isabel
    Distance: 113 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'944 m ·Last eruption: -850 ·Colombia
  • Ruiz, Nevado del
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'279 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Colombia
  • Bravo, Cerro
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'985 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Colombia

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Context for this earthquake

21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 69 Catalogue entries

Of 68 other entries for this area and period, 57 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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