M4.8 Depth: 161.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Curití, Santander (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 11:21:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 14, 2026 at 11:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Curití, Santander (Colombia). At around 161 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

161.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-14 11:21:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Colombia

State

Santander

City

Curití

County

Guanentá

Source

gfz

Coordinates

6.62000, -73.09000

Temperature

20.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

161 km

161 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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