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Earthquakes in Colombia
In the last 30 days, 45 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Colombia; the largest was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 64 km SSW of Condoto, Chocó, Colombia on 16 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS, GFZ · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 3
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 16
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 45
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3mb | 22 km SSE of Piedecuesta, Santander Department, Colombia | |
| 4.5mb | 20 km N of Rioblanco, Tolima Department, Colombia | |
| 4.6mb | 59 km W of El Dovio, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia |
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6mb | 26 km W of Roncesvalles, Tolima Department, Colombia2 agencies | |
| 4.5mb | 26 km NNW of Rioblanco, Tolima Department, Colombia | |
| 4.5mb | 64 km SE of Pizarro, Chocó, Colombia | |
| 4.2mb | 29 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Tolima Department, Colombia | |
| 4.6mb | 22 km NNW of Rioblanco, Tolima Department, Colombia2 agencies | |
| 4.6mb | 9 km S of San Antonio, Tolima Department, Colombia2 agencies | |
| 4.2mb | 18 km SW of Roncesvalles, Tolima Department, Colombia | |
| 4.3mb | 20 km SSW of Roncesvalles, Tolima Department, Colombia2 agencies | |
| 4.4mb | 21 km NNW of Rioblanco, Tolima Department, Colombia2 agencies | |
| 4.4mb | 21 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Tolima Department, Colombia | |
| 4.1mb | 26 km SW of Roncesvalles, Tolima Department, Colombia | |
| 4.4mb | 23 km SSW of Roncesvalles, Tolima Department, Colombia | |
| 4.2mb | Near Roncesvalles, Tolima Department, Colombia |
Largest in the last 30 days
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Colombia.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Colombia?
In the last 30 days, 45 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Colombia, 16 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 3 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Colombia?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 64 km SSW of Condoto, Chocó, Colombia on 16 Sep 2026, at a depth of 66 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Colombia since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake on 10 Aug 2026 (2 km SE of San José del Palmar, Colombia). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes in Colombia?
73% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded in Colombia in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Colombia?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow Servicio Geológico Colombiano (https://www.sgc.gov.co/) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.