M4.8 Depth: 34.5 km

M4.8 Earthquake near López, Cauca (Colombia)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 04:56:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 04:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near López, Cauca (Colombia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

34.5 km

UTC time

2025-05-23 04:56:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Colombia

State

Cauca

City

López

County

Pacífico

Source

usp

Coordinates

3.15325, -77.50108

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Depth profile

Shallow

34.5 km

34.5 km — shallower than the regional average (84.6 km)

Regional average: 84.6 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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