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Latest earthquakes near Chocó, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chocó, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chocó? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chocó, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Chocó Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chocó. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chocó and elsewhere.
Aug 10, 2026 07:34AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning near Pereira in Colombia.
Chocó Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 269 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chocó, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chocó roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chocó in 2023. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chocó that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chocó in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Chocó 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 | 242 | 89.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 8.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chocó
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chocó occurred on Aug 10, 2026 07:34 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 102 kilometers (63 mi) south-east of Quibdó, at a depth of 107 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chocó in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chocó, 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 Chocó.
Earthquakes by city in Chocó
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chocó, Colombia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chocó.
When was the last earthquake in Chocó, Colombia?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Chocó on the morning of August 10, 2026 at 07:34 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 102km south-east of Quibdó at a depth of 107km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chocó, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chocó, Colombia?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Chocó on the morning of August 10, 2026 at 07:34 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 102km south-east of Quibdó at a depth of 107km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chocó since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chocó, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 269 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chocó. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
