Latest earthquakes near Chocó, Colombia today
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Chocó Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 271 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 27 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 7 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 | 244 | 90.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 9.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Mar 23, 2019 14:21 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 135 kilometers (84 mi) south-southeast of Quibdó, at a depth of 122 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chocó in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jul 12, 1974 20:18, 255 kilometers (158 mi) south-southeast of Quibdó. It is the strongest earthquake near Chocó 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 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chocó.
When was the last earthquake in Chocó, Colombia?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chocó on the night of April 18, 2024 at 00:07 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 283km northwest of Quibdó at a depth of 43km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chocó on the evening of July 12, 1974 at 20:18 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 255km north-northwest of Quibdó at a depth of 12km 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, 271 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 13 days.
