Latest earthquakes near Córdoba, Colombia today
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Córdoba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 177 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Córdoba, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Córdoba roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Córdoba in 2023. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Córdoba that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Córdoba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Córdoba 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 | 160 | 90.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 8.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.13% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Córdoba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Córdoba occurred on May 24, 2023 22:05 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 134 kilometers (83 mi) west of Montería, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Córdoba in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jul 12, 1974 20:18, 228 kilometers (142 mi) west of Montería. It is the strongest earthquake near Córdoba 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 Córdoba, 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 Córdoba.
Earthquakes by city in Córdoba
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Córdoba, Colombia.
Use this regional Córdoba earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Montelíbano, Sahagún, Cereté, Lorica, Planeta Rica, Tierralta, San Carlos, Ayapel, Chinú and Ciénaga de Oro.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Córdoba.
When was the last earthquake in Córdoba, Colombia?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Córdoba on the night of October 28, 2024 at 02:08 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 221km south-southwest of Montería at a depth of 36km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Córdoba, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Córdoba, Colombia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Córdoba on the evening of July 12, 1974 at 20:18 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 228km west-southwest of Montería at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Córdoba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Córdoba, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 177 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Córdoba. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
