M4.3 Depth: 163.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Cepitá, Santander (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 21:26:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Cepitá, Santander (Colombia) on May 23, 2026 at 21:26 UTC. At around 163 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

163.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-23 21:26:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Colombia

State

Santander

City

Cepitá

County

Cepitá

Source

isc

Coordinates

6.73300, -72.91000

Temperature

18.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

163 km

163 km — deeper than the regional average (84.6 km)

Regional average: 84.6 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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