Latest earthquakes near Bogotá, Bogota D.C. today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bogotá? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bogotá, it will show up within minutes.
Bogotá Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 690 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bogotá, Bogota D.C. 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 Bogotá roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bogotá in 2016. A total of 81 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bogotá 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 Bogotá in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bogotá 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 | 654 | 94.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 4.64% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bogotá
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bogotá 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 Bogotá 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 Bogotá 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 Bogotá, Bogota D.C. 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 Bogotá.
Nearest earthquakes from Bogotá
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bogotá, Bogota D.C.. 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 Bogotá.
When was the last earthquake in Bogotá, Bogota D.C.?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bogotá on the morning of April 30, 2024 at 10:44 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 222km west of Bogotá at a depth of 117km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bogotá, Bogota D.C. in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bogotá, Bogota D.C.?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bogotá 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 Bogotá since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bogotá, Bogota D.C.?
In the past 10 years, 690 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bogotá. This averages to 69 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
