Latest earthquakes near Cartagena, Bolívar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cartagena? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cartagena (also known as Cartagena de Indias), it will show up within minutes.
Cartagena Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 76 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cartagena, Bolívar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cartagena in 2023. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cartagena 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 Cartagena in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cartagena 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 | 69 | 90.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 7.89% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cartagena
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cartagena 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 Cartagena in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cartagena, Bolívar 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 Cartagena.
Nearest earthquakes from Cartagena
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cartagena, Bolívar. 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 Cartagena.
When was the last earthquake in Cartagena, Bolívar?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cartagena on the morning of May 6, 2024 at 10:01 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 259km south of Cartagena at a depth of 40km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cartagena, Bolívar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cartagena, Bolívar?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Cartagena 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 Cartagena since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cartagena, Bolívar?
In the past 10 years, 76 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cartagena. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 48 days.
