Latest earthquakes near Tunja, Boyacá today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tunja, Boyacá, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tunja? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tunja, it will show up within minutes.
Tunja Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 682 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tunja, Boyacá in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 68 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tunja roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tunja in 2021. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tunja that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tunja in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tunja 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 | 647 | 94.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 4.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tunja
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tunja occurred on Mar 10, 2015 15:55 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 144 kilometers (89 mi) north-northeast of Tunja, at a depth of 155 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tunja 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-northeast of Tunja. It is the strongest earthquake near Tunja 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 Tunja, 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 Tunja.
Nearest earthquakes from Tunja
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tunja, 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 Tunja.
When was the last earthquake in Tunja, Boyacá?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tunja on the afternoon of April 17, 2024 at 15:50 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 128km north-northeast of Tunja at a depth of 162km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tunja, Boyacá in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tunja, Boyacá?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tunja 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 Tunja since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tunja, Boyacá?
In the past 10 years, 682 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tunja. This averages to 68 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
