Latest earthquakes near Manizales, Caldas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Manizales, Caldas, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Manizales? If an earthquake is happening right now near Manizales, it will show up within minutes.
Manizales Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 296 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 29 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 | 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 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 Nov 19, 1991 17:28, 221 kilometers (137 mi) east-southeast of Manizales. It is the strongest earthquake near Manizales 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 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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Manizales 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 Manizales, Caldas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manizales, Caldas?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Manizales 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 Manizales since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manizales, Caldas?
In the past 10 years, 296 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.
