Latest earthquakes near Bolívar, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bolívar, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bolívar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bolívar, it will show up within minutes.
Bolívar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bolívar, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bolívar roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bolívar in 2023. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bolívar that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bolívar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bolívar 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 | 132 | 92.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bolívar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bolívar occurred on May 24, 2023 22:05 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 238 kilometers (148 mi) south-west of Cartagena, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bolívar in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bolívar, 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 Bolívar.
Earthquakes by city in Bolívar
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bolívar, Colombia.
Use this regional Bolívar earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Turbaco, Arjona, El Carmen de Bolívar, Mompós, San Juan Nepomuceno, María la Baja, Morales and San Jacinto.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bolívar.
When was the last earthquake in Bolívar, Colombia?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolívar on the afternoon of September 28, 2024 at 14:12 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 270km north-east of Cartagena at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bolívar, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bolívar, Colombia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolívar on the evening of May 24, 2023 at 22:05 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 238km southwest of Cartagena at a depth of 13km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bolívar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bolívar, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bolívar. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
