Latest earthquakes near Popayán, Cauca today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Popayán, Cauca, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Popayán? If an earthquake is happening right now near Popayán, it will show up within minutes.
Popayán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 197 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Popayán, Cauca 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 Popayán roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Popayán in 2019. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Popayán 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 Popayán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Popayán 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 | 178 | 90.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 9.14% |
| 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 Popayán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Popayán 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 Popayán 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 Popayán in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Popayán, Cauca 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 Popayán.
Nearest earthquakes from Popayán
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Popayán, Cauca. 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 Popayán.
When was the last earthquake in Popayán, Cauca?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Popayán on the morning of February 13, 2026 at 06:40 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 264km north of Popayán at a depth of 113km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Popayán, Cauca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Popayán, Cauca?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Popayán 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 Popayán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Popayán, Cauca?
In the past 10 years, 197 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Popayán. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
