Latest earthquakes near Bogota D.C., Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bogota D.C., Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bogota D.C.? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bogota D.C. (also known as Bogotá D.C.), it will show up within minutes.
Bogota D.C. Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 696 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bogota D.C., Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 69 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bogota D.C. roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bogota D.C. in 2016. A total of 81 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bogota D.C. that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bogota D.C. in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bogota D.C. 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 | 660 | 94.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 4.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bogota D.C.
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bogota D.C. occurred on Mar 10, 2015 15:55 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) north-northeast of Bogotá, at a depth of 155 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bogota D.C. in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 1917 06:36, 103 kilometers (64 mi) north-northeast of Bogotá. It is the strongest earthquake near Bogota D.C. 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 Bogota D.C., 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 Bogota D.C..
Earthquakes by city in Bogota D.C.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bogota D.C..
When was the last earthquake in Bogota D.C., Colombia?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bogota D.C. on the night of October 6, 2024 at 03:07 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 266km north-northeast of Bogotá at a depth of 155km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bogota D.C., Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bogota D.C., Colombia?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bogota D.C. on the morning of August 31, 1917 at 06:36 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 103km south-southeast of Bogotá at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bogota D.C. since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bogota D.C., Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 696 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bogota D.C.. This averages to 70 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
