Latest earthquakes near Malambo, Atlántico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Malambo, Atlántico, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Malambo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Malambo, it will show up within minutes.
Malambo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 55 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Malambo, Atlántico 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 Malambo in 2017. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Malambo 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 Malambo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Malambo 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 Malambo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Malambo occurred on Apr 15, 2020 05:59 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 206 kilometers (128 mi) south of Malambo, at a depth of 53 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Malambo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 26, 1942 07:31, 194 kilometers (121 mi) south of Malambo. It is the strongest earthquake near Malambo 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 Malambo, 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 Malambo.
Nearest earthquakes from Malambo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Malambo, 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 Malambo.
When was the last earthquake in Malambo, Atlántico?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Malambo on the evening of November 12, 2024 at 20:42 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 267km east of Malambo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Malambo, Atlántico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Malambo, Atlántico?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Malambo on the morning of December 26, 1942 at 07:31 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 194km south-southwest of Malambo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Malambo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Malambo, Atlántico?
In the past 10 years, 55 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Malambo. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 66 days.
