Latest earthquakes near Valledupar, Cesar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Valledupar, Cesar, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Valledupar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Valledupar, it will show up within minutes.
Valledupar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Valledupar, Cesar 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 Valledupar in 2015. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Valledupar 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 Valledupar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Valledupar 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 Valledupar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Valledupar 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 Valledupar 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 Valledupar 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 Valledupar, Cesar 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 Valledupar.
Nearest earthquakes from Valledupar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Valledupar, Cesar. 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 Valledupar.
When was the last earthquake in Valledupar, Cesar?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Valledupar 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 Valledupar, Cesar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Valledupar, Cesar?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Valledupar 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 Valledupar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Valledupar, Cesar?
In the past 10 years, 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Valledupar. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
