Latest earthquakes near Cesar, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cesar, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cesar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cesar, it will show up within minutes.
Cesar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cesar, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cesar in 2015. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cesar that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cesar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Cesar 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 | 95 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cesar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cesar occurred on Apr 15, 2020 05:59 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 205 kilometers (127 mi) south-west of Valledupar, at a depth of 53 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cesar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Nov 13, 1921 03:40, 248 kilometers (154 mi) south-west of Valledupar. It is the strongest earthquake near Cesar 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 Cesar, 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 Cesar.
Earthquakes by city in Cesar
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cesar, Colombia.
Use this regional Cesar earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Aguachica, Agustín Codazzi, Ariguaní, Curumaní, La Jagua de Ibirico, El Copey, Chimichagua and Chiriguaná.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cesar.
When was the last earthquake in Cesar, Colombia?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Cesar on the afternoon of September 28, 2024 at 14:13 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 150km north of Valledupar at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cesar, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cesar, Colombia?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cesar on the night of November 13, 1921 at 03:40 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 248km north-east of Valledupar at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cesar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cesar, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cesar. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
