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.
Aug 10, 2026 07:34AM
On Monday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.4 Earthquake struck near Pereira in Colombia.
Antioquia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 744 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 74 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 8 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 | 707 | 95.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 4.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 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 Aug 10, 2026 07:34 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) south-west of Medellín, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Antioquia in the list below.
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 August 29, 2026 at 05:50 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 235km southwest of Medellín at a depth of 58km 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 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Antioquia on the morning of August 10, 2026 at 07:34 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 174km southwest of Medellín at a depth of 110km 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, 744 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Antioquia. This averages to 74 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
