M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near La Uvita, Boyacá (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 21:00:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 12, 2026 at 21:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near La Uvita, Boyacá (Colombia). With a focal depth of about 10 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-12 21:00:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Colombia

State

Boyacá

City

La Uvita

County

La Uvita

Source

emsc

Coordinates

6.30000, -72.53530

Temperature

23.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (84.6 km)

Regional average: 84.6 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

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