Latest earthquakes near Caquetá, Colombia today
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Caquetá Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 127 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Caquetá, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Caquetá roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Caquetá in 2019. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Caquetá that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Caquetá in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Caquetá 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 | 108 | 85.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 14.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Caquetá
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Caquetá occurred on Dec 24, 2019 14:03 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) north-east of Florencia, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Caquetá in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Sep 30, 2012 11:31, 91 kilometers (57 mi) north-east of Florencia. It is the strongest earthquake near Caquetá 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 Caquetá, 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 Caquetá.
Earthquakes by city in Caquetá
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Caquetá.
When was the last earthquake in Caquetá, Colombia?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Caquetá on the night of October 31, 2024 at 03:22 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 260km southwest of Florencia at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Caquetá, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Caquetá, Colombia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Caquetá on the morning of September 30, 2012 at 11:31 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 91km west-northwest of Florencia at a depth of 170km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Caquetá since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Caquetá, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 127 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Caquetá. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
