Norte de Santander Department, Colombia · within 250 km
Earthquakes near Cúcuta
In the last 30 days, 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Cúcuta; the largest was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 18 km S of Piedecuesta, Santander Department, Colombia on 3 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 1
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 1
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 4
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3mb | 22 km SSE of Piedecuesta, Santander Department, Colombia |
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
None of magnitude 2.5 or greater earlier this week.
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5mb | 18 km S of Piedecuesta, Santander Department, Colombia | |
| 4.3mb | 22 km SSE of Piedecuesta, Santander Department, Colombia | |
| 4.3mb | 13 km S of Piedecuesta, Santander Department, Colombia | |
| 4.2mb | 33 km ESE of San Carlos, Antioquia, Colombia |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above within 250 km of Cúcuta.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen within 250 km of Cúcuta?
In the last 30 days, 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Cúcuta, 1 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 1 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake within 250 km of Cúcuta?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 18 km S of Piedecuesta, Santander Department, Colombia on 3 Sep 2026, at a depth of 152 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded within 250 km of Cúcuta since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 6.8 earthquake on 29 Jul 1967 (6 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
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.