Latest earthquakes near Caldas, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Caldas, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Caldas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Caldas, it will show up within minutes.
Caldas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Caldas, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Caldas roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Caldas in 2023. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Caldas that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Caldas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Caldas 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 | 257 | 86.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 35 | 11.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Caldas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Caldas occurred on Aug 17, 2023 12:04 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 225 kilometers (140 mi) east-southeast of Manizales, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Caldas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1991 17:28, 221 kilometers (137 mi) east-southeast of Manizales. It is the strongest earthquake near Caldas 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 Caldas, 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 Caldas.
Earthquakes by city in Caldas
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Caldas, Colombia.
Use this regional Caldas earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including La Dorada, Chinchiná, Villamaría, Aguadas, Riosucio, Salamina, Manzanares and Viterbo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Caldas.
When was the last earthquake in Caldas, Colombia?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Caldas on the afternoon of December 4, 2024 at 13:02 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 206km east of Manizales at a depth of 158km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Caldas, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Caldas, Colombia?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Caldas on the afternoon of November 19, 1991 at 17:28 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 221km west-southwest of Manizales at a depth of 21km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Caldas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Caldas, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Caldas. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
