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M4.9 Earthquake near Villanueva, Santander (Colombia)

UTC time: 2025-04-18 10:31:40 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Villanueva, Santander (Colombia) on April 18, 2025 at 10:31 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 142 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
d244061e0a11f4f865f419e06b076534824ccd61
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
142.1 km
UTC time
2025-04-18 10:31:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Colombia
State
Santander
City
Villanueva
County
Guanentá
Source
usp
Coordinates
6.65484, -73.15951

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 142.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 142.1 km
Intermediate
142.1 km
142.1 km — deeper than the regional average (75.7 km)
Regional average: 75.7 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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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries

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