Latest earthquakes near Antioquia, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Antioquia, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Antioquia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Antioquia (also known as Departamento de Antioquia), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Antioquia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Antioquia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Antioquia and elsewhere.
Jan 10, 2025 03:14AM
On Friday Night a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 223km from Medellín (Colombia).
Dec 25, 2024 07:52PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck near Montelíbano in Colombia.
Antioquia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 761 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Antioquia, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 76 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Antioquia roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Antioquia in 2016. A total of 96 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Antioquia that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Antioquia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Antioquia during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 720 | 94.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 4.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Antioquia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Antioquia occurred on Mar 10, 2015 15:55 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) east-northeast of Medellín, at a depth of 155 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Antioquia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jul 12, 1974 20:18, 287 kilometers (178 mi) east-northeast of Medellín. It is the strongest earthquake near Antioquia in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Antioquia, Colombia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Antioquia.
Earthquakes by city in Antioquia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Antioquia, Colombia.
Use this regional Antioquia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Apartadó, Caldas, Rionegro, Caucasia, Turbo, La Estrella, Copacabana, Chigorodó, El Bagre, Segovia, La Ceja, Sabaneta, Puerto Berrío, Marinilla, San Carlos, Yarumal, Carmen de Viboral, Carepa, Urrao, Zaragoza and Santuario.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Antioquia.
When was the last earthquake in Antioquia, Colombia?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Antioquia on the night of January 19, 2025 at 01:28 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 166km north-northeast of Medellín at a depth of 75km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Antioquia, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Antioquia, Colombia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Antioquia on the evening of July 12, 1974 at 20:18 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 287km northwest of Medellín at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Antioquia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Antioquia, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 761 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Antioquia. This averages to 76 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
