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Latest earthquakes near Montería, Córdoba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Montería, Córdoba, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Montería? If an earthquake is happening right now near Montería, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Montería Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Montería. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Montería and elsewhere.
Dec 25, 2024 07:52PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck near Montelíbano in Colombia.
Montería Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 178 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Montería, Córdoba 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 Montería roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Montería in 2023. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Montería 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 Montería in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Montería 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 | 161 | 90.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 8.43% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.12% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Montería
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Montería 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 Montería 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 Montería 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 Montería, Córdoba 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 Montería.
Nearest earthquakes from Montería
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Montería, Córdoba. 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 Montería.
When was the last earthquake in Montería, Córdoba?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Montería on the evening of December 25, 2024 at 19:52 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 159km south-southeast of Montería at a depth of 70km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Montería, Córdoba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Montería, Córdoba?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Montería 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 Montería since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Montería, Córdoba?
In the past 10 years, 178 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Montería. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
