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.
Recent Popayán Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Popayán. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Popayán and elsewhere.
Oct 9, 2026 12:56PM
DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake hit near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama on Friday Afternoon.
Aug 10, 2026 07:34AM
On Monday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.4 Earthquake struck near Pereira in Colombia.
Popayán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 254 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 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Popayán roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Popayán in 2026. A total of 67 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Popayán that year. The strongest had a 7.4 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 8 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 | 231 | 90.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 8.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 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 Aug 10, 2026 07:34 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) north of Popayán, at a depth of 108 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Popayán in the list below.
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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Popayán on the afternoon of October 9, 2026 at 14:06 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 258km southwest of Popayán at a depth of 24km 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 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Popayán on the morning of August 10, 2026 at 07:34 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north of Popayán at a depth of 108km 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, 254 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Popayán. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
