As of 8 September 2026, 0 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Colombia in the past 24 hours, 4 in the last 7 days and 20 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 7.4 event near Colombia at 110 km depth on 10 August 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 20 recent earthquakes
- 4.420 km SW of Sipí, Colombia1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 22:15:38 · 62 km deep
- 4.511 km N of Jordán, Colombia4 days ago · 03/09/2026, 16:58:46 · 145 km deep
- 4.530 km S of Sipí, Colombia5 days ago · 03/09/2026, 05:17:16 · 81 km deep
- 3.9PANAMA-COLOMBIA BORDER REGION6 days ago · 01/09/2026, 16:47:26 · 46 km deep
- 4.6COLOMBIA1 week ago · 30/08/2026, 04:37:59 · 35 km deep
- 4.524 km WSW of Sipí, Colombia1 week ago · 29/08/2026, 10:50:24 · 58 km deep
- 3.1COLOMBIA-ECUADOR BORDER REGION1 week ago · 28/08/2026, 00:33:12 · 11 km deep
- 4.511 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia1 week ago · 27/08/2026, 16:21:22 · 64 km deep
- 4.719 km SW of Sipí, Colombia1 week ago · 27/08/2026, 15:25:29 · 61 km deep
- 4.94 km E of Jordán, Colombia1 week ago · 26/08/2026, 16:45:14 · 160 km deep
- 4.435 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia2 weeks ago · 24/08/2026, 18:55:28 · 74 km deep
- 4.426 km SW of Sipí, Colombia2 weeks ago · 24/08/2026, 02:41:00 · 78 km deep
- 4.417 km SSW of Bahía Solano, Colombia2 weeks ago · 19/08/2026, 10:07:18 · 10 km deep
- 4.212 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia3 weeks ago · 16/08/2026, 00:18:16 · 148 km deep
- 4.31 km E of San José del Palmar, Colombia3 weeks ago · 13/08/2026, 14:42:32 · 103 km deep
- 4.512 km ENE of Landázuri, Colombia3 weeks ago · 11/08/2026, 22:29:34 · 117 km deep
- 4.110 km W of San José del Palmar, Colombia3 weeks ago · 11/08/2026, 15:43:41 · 102 km deep
- 4.318 km NW of San José del Palmar, Colombia4 weeks ago · 10/08/2026, 15:01:31 · 98 km deep
- 5.010 km WSW of San José del Palmar, Colombia4 weeks ago · 10/08/2026, 13:18:10 · 91 km deep
- 7.42 km SE of San José del Palmar, Colombia4 weeks ago · 10/08/2026, 12:34:27 · 108 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 SW of Sipí, Colombia1 day ago1 felt report
- 4.530 km S of Sipí, Colombia5 days ago1 felt report
- 4.31 km E of San José del Palmar, Colombia3 weeks ago1 felt report
- 7.42 km SE of San José del Palmar, 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 11 km N of Jordán, Colombia on 03/09/2026, 16:58:46 - 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?
1 earthquake was 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)?
4 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?
20 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Colombia in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 7.4.
Are there earthquakes in Colombia?
Yes. Colombia is seismically active - 20 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 20 km SW of Sipí, Colombia at a depth of 62 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Colombia?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Colombia feed was magnitude 7.4, located near 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: 20 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 7.4 near Colombia. That is a major earthquake capable of significant damage. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.