Latest earthquakes near Cauca, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cauca, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cauca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cauca, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Cauca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cauca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cauca and elsewhere.
Apr 25, 2025 06:44AM
Shallow M6.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Esmeraldas (Ecuador).
Cauca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 195 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cauca, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cauca roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cauca in 2019. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cauca 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 Cauca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cauca 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 | 176 | 90.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 9.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cauca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cauca occurred on Mar 23, 2019 14:21 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) north of Popayán, at a depth of 122 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cauca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Sep 30, 2012 11:31, 63 kilometers (39 mi) north of Popayán. It is the strongest earthquake near Cauca 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 Cauca, 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 Cauca.
Earthquakes by city in Cauca
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cauca, Colombia.
Use this regional Cauca earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Puerto Tejada, Piendamo, Santander de Quilichao, Belalcázar, Morales, Patía and Corinto.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cauca.
When was the last earthquake in Cauca, Colombia?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cauca on the evening of May 22, 2025 at 23:56 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 140km northwest of Popayán at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cauca, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cauca, Colombia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cauca on the morning of September 30, 2012 at 11:31 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 63km south-southeast of Popayán at a depth of 170km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cauca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cauca, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 195 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cauca. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
