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M4.5 Depth: 58.1 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Istmina, Chocó (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 10:50:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2026 at 10:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Istmina, Chocó (Colombia). With a focal depth of about 58 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Colombia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
58.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 10:50:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Colombia
State
Chocó
City
Istmina
County
San Juan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
4.56880, -76.85030
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.1 km
Shallow
58.1 km
58.1 km — shallower than the regional average (85.6 km)
Regional average: 85.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

2 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.2

Tectonic context

Located on the North Andes Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ North Andes · about 139 km away

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