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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.
Recent Bogota D.C. Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bogota D.C.. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bogota D.C. and elsewhere.
Aug 10, 2026 07:34AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning near Pereira in Colombia.
Bogota D.C. Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 680 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 68 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 8 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 | 645 | 94.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 4.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.59% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 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 Aug 10, 2026 07:34 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 236 kilometers (147 mi) west of Bogotá, at a depth of 107 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bogota D.C. in the list below.
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.
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bogota D.C., Colombia.
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 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bogota D.C. on the morning of August 10, 2026 at 07:34 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 236km west of Bogotá at a depth of 107km 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 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bogota D.C. on the morning of August 10, 2026 at 07:34 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 236km west of Bogotá at a depth of 107km 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, 680 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bogota D.C.. This averages to 68 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
