Latest earthquakes near Cundinamarca, Colombia today
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Cundinamarca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 700 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cundinamarca, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 70 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cundinamarca roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cundinamarca in 2016. A total of 85 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cundinamarca that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cundinamarca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cundinamarca 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 | 660 | 94.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 5.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cundinamarca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cundinamarca occurred on Mar 10, 2015 15:55 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) north-northeast of Soacha, at a depth of 155 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cundinamarca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1991 17:28, 293 kilometers (182 mi) north-northeast of Girardot City. It is the strongest earthquake near Cundinamarca 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 Cundinamarca, 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 Cundinamarca.
Earthquakes by city in Cundinamarca
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cundinamarca, Colombia.
Use this regional Cundinamarca earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Facatativá, Zipaquirá, Fusagasugá, Chía, Funza, Madrid, Mosquera, La Mesa, Cajicá, Sibaté, Villeta, Villa de San Diego de Ubaté and Pacho.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cundinamarca.
When was the last earthquake in Cundinamarca, Colombia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cundinamarca on the afternoon of April 17, 2024 at 15:50 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 264km north-northeast of Soacha at a depth of 162km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cundinamarca, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cundinamarca, Colombia?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cundinamarca on the afternoon of November 19, 1991 at 17:28 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west of Girardot City at a depth of 21km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cundinamarca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cundinamarca, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 700 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cundinamarca. This averages to 70 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
