Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 25.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Colombia
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M4.2 Earthquake near Colombia (Colombia)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2026 at 22:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Colombia (Colombia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
94c713d8f9fe30555db17a1216a76cdcd69f87ad
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-12 22:13:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Colombia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.08150,
-80.95530
Temperature
29.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25 km
25 km — shallower than the regional average (74.7 km)
Regional average: 74.7 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
Colombia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
622
Country (24h)
Colombia
1