Latest earthquakes near Boyacá, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Boyacá, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Boyacá? If an earthquake is happening right now near Boyacá, it will show up within minutes.
Boyacá Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 692 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Boyacá, Colombia 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 Boyacá roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Boyacá in 2021. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Boyacá that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Boyacá in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Boyacá 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 | 656 | 94.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 4.77% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Boyacá
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Boyacá occurred on Mar 10, 2015 15:55 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 118 kilometers (73 mi) north of Sogamoso, at a depth of 155 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Boyacá in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 1917 06:36, 196 kilometers (122 mi) north of Tunja. It is the strongest earthquake near Boyacá 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 Boyacá, 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 Boyacá.
Earthquakes by city in Boyacá
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Boyacá, Colombia.
Use this regional Boyacá earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Duitama, Chiquinquirá and Puerto Boyacá.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Boyacá.
When was the last earthquake in Boyacá, Colombia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Boyacá on the afternoon of April 17, 2024 at 15:50 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 103km north of Sogamoso at a depth of 162km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Boyacá, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Boyacá, Colombia?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Boyacá on the morning of August 31, 1917 at 06:36 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 196km south of Tunja at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Boyacá since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Boyacá, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 692 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Boyacá. This averages to 69 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
