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Tsunami warnings in Colombia

Live tsunami alert status and recent offshore earthquakes for Colombia.

Active tsunami warnings

No active tsunami warning for Colombia right now. We monitor GDACS and the US NWS continuously and will show any new alert here the moment it is issued.

Colombia faces the Pacific and/or Atlantic-Caribbean, where offshore megathrust earthquakes can trigger tsunamis. It is monitored by the US/Pacific tsunami warning centers. The strongest recent earthquake near Colombia was M 5.3 near COLOMBIA.

Tsunami alert levels

Warning

Dangerous coastal flooding and powerful currents likely. Move to high ground or inland now.

Watch

A tsunami is possible. Stay alert and be ready to act.

Advisory

Strong currents or waves dangerous near the water. Stay away from the coast.

Tsunamis in Colombia: FAQ

Is there a tsunami warning in Colombia right now?

There is no active tsunami warning being tracked for Colombia right now. This page updates automatically from GDACS and the US NWS.

Can earthquakes near Colombia cause a tsunami?

Colombia faces the Pacific and/or Atlantic-Caribbean, where offshore megathrust earthquakes can trigger tsunamis. It is monitored by the US/Pacific tsunami warning centers. Large, shallow offshore earthquakes (roughly M7+) are the main tsunami trigger.

Where do tsunami warnings for Colombia come from?

QuakeMate aggregates the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the US National Tsunami Warning Center, and the global GDACS system. Local agencies issue the official guidance.

Tsunami & earthquake alerts for Colombia

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