Latest earthquakes near Atlántico, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Atlántico, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Atlántico? If an earthquake is happening right now near Atlántico, it will show up within minutes.
Atlántico Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 55 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Atlántico, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Atlántico in 2017. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Atlántico that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Atlántico in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Atlántico 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 | 51 | 92.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 7.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Atlántico
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Atlántico occurred on Apr 15, 2020 05:59 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 219 kilometers (136 mi) south of Barranquilla, at a depth of 53 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Atlántico in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 26, 1942 07:31, 205 kilometers (127 mi) south of Barranquilla. It is the strongest earthquake near Atlántico 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 Atlántico, 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 Atlántico.
Earthquakes by city in Atlántico
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Atlántico, Colombia.
Use this regional Atlántico earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sabanalarga, Baranoa, Palmar de Varela, Puerto Colombia, Santo Tomás, Sabanagrande, Campo de la Cruz, Galapa, Repelón and Santa Lucía.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Atlántico.
When was the last earthquake in Atlántico, Colombia?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Atlántico on the afternoon of September 28, 2024 at 14:13 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 168km north-east of Barranquilla at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Atlántico, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Atlántico, Colombia?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Atlántico on the morning of December 26, 1942 at 07:31 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 205km south-southwest of Barranquilla at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Atlántico since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Atlántico, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 55 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Atlántico. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 66 days.
