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M4.5 Earthquake near Chaparral, Tolima (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-09-28 08:39:59 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Chaparral, Tolima (Colombia) on September 28, 2026 at 08:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
d238a9e60a4b67ab4700502d5620b32fcc212fda
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-28 08:39:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Colombia
State
Tolima
City
Chaparral
County
Sur
Village
La Marina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.71490, -75.64550
Temperature
19.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (74.5 km)
Regional average: 74.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Felt reports

11felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Sep 28, 2026, 7:23 PM UTC · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026, 10:52 AM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Tectonic context

Located on the North Andes Plate.
Near the boundary North Andes ↔ South America · about 134 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Tolima, Nevado del
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'215 m ·Last eruption: 1943 ·Colombia
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    Distance: 127 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'944 m ·Last eruption: -850 ·Colombia
  • Ruiz, Nevado del
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'279 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Colombia
  • Bravo, Cerro
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'985 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Colombia

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 75 Catalogue entries

Of 74 other entries for this area and period, 42 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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