Latest earthquakes near Quibdó, Chocó today
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Recent Quibdó Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Quibdó. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Quibdó and elsewhere.
Jan 10, 2025 03:14AM
On Friday Night a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Quibdó (Colombia).
Quibdó Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 273 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Quibdó, Chocó 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 Quibdó roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Quibdó in 2023. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Quibdó 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 Quibdó in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Quibdó 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 | 89.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 9.89% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.73% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Quibdó
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Quibdó 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 Quibdó 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 Quibdó in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Quibdó, Chocó 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 Quibdó.
Nearest earthquakes from Quibdó
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Quibdó, Chocó. 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 Quibdó.
When was the last earthquake in Quibdó, Chocó?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Quibdó on the night of January 19, 2025 at 01:28 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 289km north-east of Quibdó at a depth of 76km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Quibdó, Chocó in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Quibdó, Chocó?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Quibdó 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 Quibdó since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Quibdó, Chocó?
In the past 10 years, 273 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quibdó. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
