Colombia lies where the Nazca, Caribbean and South American plates meet, producing frequent seismic activity. This page pulls real records for Colombia: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Colombia.
Check Colombia hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Colombia - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Colombia - FAQ
Is Colombia at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 59 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 389 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.4 in 2026.
What was the biggest earthquake in Colombia?
The strongest earthquake on record near Colombia is M7.4, in 2026 (5 km S of San José del Palmar, Colombia), from USGS.
Does Colombia get tsunamis?
Yes - 1 tsunami since 1942 (most recently 1942) within 389 km, from the NOAA database.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Colombia?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.