Latest earthquakes near Manizales, Caldas today
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Recent Manizales Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Manizales. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Manizales and elsewhere.
Jan 10, 2025 03:14AM
On Friday Night a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Quibdó (Colombia).
Manizales Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manizales, Caldas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Manizales roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Manizales in 2023. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Manizales 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 Manizales in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Manizales 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 | 262 | 86.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 37 | 12.21% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 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 Manizales
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manizales 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 Manizales in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Oct 18, 1992 11:11, 268 kilometers (167 mi) east-southeast of Manizales. It is the strongest earthquake near Manizales in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Manizales, Caldas 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 Manizales.
Nearest earthquakes from Manizales
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Manizales, Caldas. 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 Manizales.
When was the last earthquake in Manizales, Caldas?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Manizales on the night of January 19, 2025 at 01:28 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 284km north-northeast of Manizales at a depth of 76km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Manizales, Caldas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manizales, Caldas?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Manizales on the morning of October 18, 1992 at 11:11 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 268km northwest of Manizales at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Manizales since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manizales, Caldas?
In the past 10 years, 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manizales. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
