Earthquakes in Colombia today
Earthquakes in Colombia and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Colombia since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 69 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Colombia. The strongest was magnitude 8.8 (January 31, 1906). In the last 10 years there were 68 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 7 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M7.4, August 10, 2026.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 1906 | 8.8 | 1906 Ecuador-Colombia Earthquake | 20 km |
| August 10, 2026 | 7.4 | 4 km SSW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | 116 km |
| December 18, 1921 | 7.3 | 130 km W of Puerto Nariño, Colombia | 540 km |
| September 30, 2012 | 7.3 | 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia | 170 km |
| November 19, 1991 | 7.2 | 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia | 21 km |
| October 18, 1992 | 7.2 | 11 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia | 10 km |
| November 15, 2004 | 7.2 | 32 km SSW of Pizarro, Colombia | 15 km |
| August 31, 1917 | 7.1 | 5 km SE of Castilla La Nueva, Colombia | 15 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Colombia today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Colombia?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 8.8, on January 31, 1906.
How often are there earthquakes in Colombia?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 68 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 7 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.