Latest earthquakes near Sogamoso, Boyacá today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sogamoso, Boyacá, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sogamoso? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sogamoso, it will show up within minutes.
Sogamoso Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 674 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sogamoso, Boyacá in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 67 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sogamoso roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sogamoso in 2021. A total of 82 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sogamoso that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sogamoso in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sogamoso 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 | 643 | 95.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 4.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sogamoso
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sogamoso 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 Sogamoso in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 1917 06:36, 228 kilometers (142 mi) north of Sogamoso. It is the strongest earthquake near Sogamoso 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 Sogamoso, Boyacá 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 Sogamoso.
Nearest earthquakes from Sogamoso
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sogamoso, Boyacá. 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 Sogamoso.
When was the last earthquake in Sogamoso, Boyacá?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sogamoso 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 Sogamoso, Boyacá in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sogamoso, Boyacá?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sogamoso on the morning of August 31, 1917 at 06:36 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 228km south-southwest of Sogamoso at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sogamoso since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sogamoso, Boyacá?
In the past 10 years, 674 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sogamoso. This averages to 67 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
