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M4.9 Depth: 159.9 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Aratoca, Santander (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 16:45:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 16:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Aratoca, Santander (Colombia). At around 160 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Colombia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
159.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 16:45:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Colombia
State
Santander
City
Aratoca
County
Guanentá
Source
usgs
Coordinates
6.73700, -73.05960
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 159.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 159.9 km
Intermediate
159.9 km
159.9 km — deeper than the regional average (85.6 km)
Regional average: 85.6 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

37 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.1

Tectonic context

Located on the North Andes Plate.
Near the boundary North Andes ↔ South America · about 116 km away

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