After a major earthquake in Colombia, the ground keeps moving: aftershocks are smaller quakes triggered as the crust adjusts around the fault that ruptured. They are most frequent right after the mainshock and taper off over days to months. This page tracks recent seismic activity across Colombia live, so you can follow an aftershock sequence as it happens. For instant alerts the moment a new aftershock strikes near you, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications.
Recent earthquakes in Colombia
- 3.8PANAMA-COLOMBIA BORDER REGION19 hours ago
- 4.7COLOMBIA1 day ago
- 4.217 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia1 day ago
- 4.319 km SSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia1 day ago
- 4.421 km NNW of Rioblanco, Colombia1 day ago
- 4.2COLOMBIA2 days ago
- 4.420 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia2 days ago
- 4.125 km SSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia2 days ago
- 4.314 km W of Chaparral, Colombia3 days ago
- 4.33 km SSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia3 days ago
- 4.55 km SW of San Antonio, Colombia3 days ago
- 4.320 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia3 days ago
Aftershocks in Colombia - FAQ
Are there aftershocks in Colombia right now?
Yes. 1 earthquake has been recorded in Colombia in the last 24 hours. The live feed above lists each one as it is detected, so you can watch an aftershock sequence unfold in real time.
How long do aftershocks last after a big earthquake in Colombia?
Aftershocks are most frequent in the hours and days right after the mainshock and taper off over time, but a large earthquake can produce aftershocks for months. Their number and size follow well-known patterns (Omori and Bath laws), so activity gradually declines even though individual aftershocks can still be strongly felt.
Can I get an alert for the next aftershock in Colombia?
Yes. Turn on browser notifications above to get a heads-up when a new quake is detected near Colombia, or install the free QuakeMate app for wake-you-up critical alerts with custom magnitude and region rules.