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.
Recent Bogotá Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bogotá. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bogotá and elsewhere.
Aug 10, 2026 07:34AM
On Monday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.4 Earthquake struck near Pereira in Colombia.
Bogotá Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 701 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 70 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 8 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 | 665 | 94.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 4.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 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 Aug 10, 2026 07:34 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) west of Bogotá, at a depth of 108 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bogotá in the list below.
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 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bogotá on the afternoon of September 21, 2026 at 13:48 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 178km southwest of Bogotá at a depth of 10km 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 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bogotá on the morning of August 10, 2026 at 07:34 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 239km west of Bogotá at a depth of 108km 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, 701 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bogotá. This averages to 70 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
