Latest earthquakes near Yopal, Casanare today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yopal, Casanare, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yopal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yopal, it will show up within minutes.
Yopal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 653 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yopal, Casanare in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 65 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yopal roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yopal in 2021. A total of 82 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yopal that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yopal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yopal 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 | 626 | 95.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 3.68% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yopal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yopal occurred on Mar 10, 2015 15:55 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 173 kilometers (107 mi) north-northwest of Yopal, at a depth of 155 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yopal in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 1917 06:36, 221 kilometers (137 mi) north-northwest of Yopal. It is the strongest earthquake near Yopal 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 Yopal, Casanare 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 Yopal.
Nearest earthquakes from Yopal
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yopal, Casanare. 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 Yopal.
When was the last earthquake in Yopal, Casanare?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Yopal on the afternoon of December 12, 2024 at 13:11 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 142km northwest of Yopal at a depth of 189km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yopal, Casanare in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yopal, Casanare?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Yopal on the morning of August 31, 1917 at 06:36 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 221km southwest of Yopal at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yopal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yopal, Casanare?
In the past 10 years, 653 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yopal. This averages to 65 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
