M4.6 Depth: 152.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Los Santos, Santander (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 01:44:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 01:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Los Santos, Santander (Colombia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 152 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

152.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-20 01:44:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Colombia

State

Santander

City

Los Santos

County

Los Santos

Source

usgs

Coordinates

6.75810, -73.07230

Temperature

16.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

152 km

152 km — deeper than the regional average (86.5 km)

Regional average: 86.5 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.9

Tectonic context

Located on the North Andes Plate.

Near the boundary North Andes ↔ South America · about 117 km away

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