Latest earthquakes near Medellín, Antioquia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Medellín? If an earthquake is happening right now near Medellín, it will show up within minutes.
Medellín Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 740 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Medellín, Antioquia 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 Medellín roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Medellín in 2016. A total of 93 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Medellín that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Medellín in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Medellín 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 | 703 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 4.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Medellín
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Medellín 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 Medellín 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 Medellín in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Medellín, Antioquia 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 Medellín.
Nearest earthquakes from Medellín
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Medellín, Antioquia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Medellín.
When was the last earthquake in Medellín, Antioquia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Medellín on the afternoon of April 17, 2024 at 15:50 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 285km east of Medellín at a depth of 162km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Medellín, Antioquia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Medellín, Antioquia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Medellín 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 Medellín since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Medellín, Antioquia?
In the past 10 years, 740 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Medellín. This averages to 74 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
