Latest earthquakes near Barranquilla, Atlántico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Barranquilla? If an earthquake is happening right now near Barranquilla, it will show up within minutes.
Barranquilla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 52 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barranquilla, Atlántico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Barranquilla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Barranquilla 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 | 48 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 7.69% |
| 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 Barranquilla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barranquilla 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 Barranquilla 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 Barranquilla 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 Barranquilla, Atlántico 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 Barranquilla.
Nearest earthquakes from Barranquilla
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Barranquilla, Atlántico. 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 Barranquilla.
When was the last earthquake in Barranquilla, Atlántico?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Barranquilla 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 Barranquilla, Atlántico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barranquilla, Atlántico?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Barranquilla 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 Barranquilla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barranquilla, Atlántico?
In the past 10 years, 52 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barranquilla. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 70 days.
