South America

Recent Earthquakes in Colombia

2 earthquakes in the last 7 days, 5 in the last 30 days, most recently 20 hours ago.

Last 7 days
2
Last 30 days
5
Strongest recent
M 5.3
Most recent
20 hours ago

Colombia lies where the Nazca, Caribbean and South American plates meet, producing frequent seismic activity. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Colombia, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Latest earthquakes in Colombia

Earthquakes in Colombia: frequently asked questions

How many earthquakes have there been in Colombia in the last 7 days?

There have been 2 earthquakes 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?

5 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Colombia in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.3.

Are there earthquakes in Colombia?

Yes. Colombia is seismically active - 5 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 3.5 event near COLOMBIA-ECUADOR BORDER REGION at a depth of 87 km.

What is the strongest recent earthquake in Colombia?

The strongest earthquake in the recent Colombia feed was magnitude 5.3, located near COLOMBIA.

Is Colombia in an earthquake zone?

Colombia lies where the Nazca, Caribbean and South American plates meet, producing frequent seismic activity.

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Earthquakes in nearby countries

Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.