As of 23 October 2026, 0 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Colombia in the past 24 hours, 2 in the last 7 days and 25 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 4.8 event in northern Colombia at 160 km depth on 13 October 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.
Colombia lies where the Nazca, Caribbean and South American plates meet, producing frequent seismic activity. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Colombia - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Colombia, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Colombia - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Colombia
Show the full list of 25 recent earthquakes
- 4.410 km SW of El Cerrito, Colombia6 days ago · 17/10/2026, 07:25:13 · 154 km deep
- 4.551 km ESE of Juradó, Colombia6 days ago · 16/10/2026, 13:02:41 · 26 km deep
- 4.85 km NW of Cepitá, Colombia1 week ago · 13/10/2026, 21:24:20 · 162 km deep
- 4.420 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia1 week ago · 13/10/2026, 18:36:38 · 10 km deep
- 4.56 km WSW of Filadelfia, Colombia1 week ago · 10/10/2026, 05:45:59 · 115 km deep
- 3.5COLOMBIA-ECUADOR BORDER REGION1 week ago · 09/10/2026, 19:06:33 · 24 km deep
- 4.0COLOMBIA-ECUADOR BORDER REGION1 week ago · 09/10/2026, 18:23:42 · 5 km deep
- 4.421 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia2 weeks ago · 07/10/2026, 01:29:45 · 10 km deep
- 4.112 km S of Roncesvalles, Colombia2 weeks ago · 06/10/2026, 19:13:35 · 10 km deep
- 4.19 km NNE of Jordán, Colombia2 weeks ago · 05/10/2026, 13:09:03 · 156 km deep
- 4.235 km W of Sipí, Colombia3 weeks ago · 30/09/2026, 01:38:45 · 67 km deep
- 4.413 km SSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia3 weeks ago · 29/09/2026, 21:50:29 · 10 km deep
- 4.34 km N of Cepitá, Colombia3 weeks ago · 28/09/2026, 14:42:31 · 151 km deep
- 4.326 km WNW of Chaparral, Colombia3 weeks ago · 28/09/2026, 08:39:55 · 10 km deep
- 4.622 km SW of Sipí, Colombia3 weeks ago · 27/09/2026, 21:57:52 · 71 km deep
- 4.223 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia3 weeks ago · 26/09/2026, 06:38:19 · 10 km deep
- 4.428 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia4 weeks ago · 25/09/2026, 07:19:40 · 10 km deep
- 4.223 km WNW of Chaparral, Colombia4 weeks ago · 25/09/2026, 03:57:06 · 10 km deep
- 4.634 km WSW of Sipí, Colombia4 weeks ago · 25/09/2026, 00:57:07 · 56 km deep
- 4.125 km NE of La Cumbre, Colombia4 weeks ago · 24/09/2026, 17:14:34 · 10 km deep
- 4.623 km NNW of Rioblanco, Colombia4 weeks ago · 24/09/2026, 16:46:31 · 10 km deep
- 4.122 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia4 weeks ago · 24/09/2026, 07:39:08 · 73 km deep
- 3.8PANAMA-COLOMBIA BORDER REGION4 weeks ago · 24/09/2026, 07:08:10 · 16 km deep
- 4.610 km NW of Chaparral, Colombia4 weeks ago · 23/09/2026, 20:09:44 · 63 km deep
- 4.315 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia4 weeks ago · 23/09/2026, 09:04:13 · 10 km deep
Did people in Colombia feel recent earthquakes?
These recent earthquakes in Colombia were felt by people nearby - see how many reported feeling each one.
- 4.420 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia1 week ago1 felt report
- 4.610 km NW of Chaparral, Colombia4 weeks ago1 felt report
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Watching Colombia from abroad?
Many people reading this page are not in Colombia - they are checking on family, friends or colleagues who are. Here is what the most significant recent earthquake actually means, in plain terms.
- How strong was it
- A magnitude 4.5 earthquake near 51 km ESE of Juradó, Colombia on 16/10/2026, 13:02:41 - a light earthquake, usually felt near the epicentre but rarely damaging.
- Was it widely felt
- No felt reports have been submitted for this earthquake yet. That is common for events offshore, at depth, or away from populated areas.
- What happens next
- 1 further earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or above has been recorded in Colombia since. Aftershocks typically continue for days to weeks and decay in frequency.
Earthquakes in Colombia: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Colombia today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Colombia in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Colombia yesterday?
No earthquakes were recorded in or near Colombia in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Colombia this week (last 7 days)?
2 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Colombia in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Colombia in the last 30 days?
25 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Colombia in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.8.
Are there earthquakes in Colombia?
Yes. Colombia is seismically active - 25 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Colombia in the last 30 days. Colombia lies where the Nazca, Caribbean and South American plates meet, producing frequent seismic activity.
What was the most recent earthquake in Colombia?
The most recent earthquake in Colombia was a magnitude 4.4 event near 10 km SW of El Cerrito, Colombia at a depth of 154 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Colombia?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Colombia feed was magnitude 4.8, located in northern Colombia.
Is Colombia in an earthquake zone?
Colombia lies where the Nazca, Caribbean and South American plates meet, producing frequent seismic activity.
How many earthquakes does Colombia get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Colombia's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 25 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Colombia lies where the Nazca, Caribbean and South American plates meet, producing frequent seismic activity. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Colombia?
Major undersea earthquakes near Colombia can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/colombia for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Colombia.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Colombia?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Colombia, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Colombia?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Colombia: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Colombia?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Colombia on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Colombia recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Colombia was magnitude 4.8 in northern Colombia. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Colombia
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.