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M4.4 Earthquake near Riosucio, Chocó (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 17:12:35 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Riosucio, Chocó (Colombia) on August 2, 2026 at 17:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
9cbb699103eb1cba494e3be4fcd4c7514b6114e3
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
33.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 17:12:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Colombia
State
Chocó
City
Riosucio
County
Darién
Source
usgs
Coordinates
7.64830, -77.19260
Temperature
30.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.6 km
Shallow
33.6 km
33.6 km — shallower than the regional average (75.7 km)
Regional average: 75.7 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

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 34 Catalogue entries

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