Latest earthquakes near Girardot City, Cundinamarca today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Girardot City, Cundinamarca, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Girardot City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Girardot City, it will show up within minutes.
Girardot City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 217 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Girardot City, Cundinamarca in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Girardot City roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Girardot City in 2019. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Girardot City that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Girardot City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Girardot City 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 | 189 | 87.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 11.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Girardot City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Girardot City occurred on Aug 17, 2023 12:04 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 132 kilometers (82 mi) east of Girardot City, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Girardot City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1991 17:28, 293 kilometers (182 mi) east of Girardot City. It is the strongest earthquake near Girardot City 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 Girardot City, Cundinamarca 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 Girardot City.
Nearest earthquakes from Girardot City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Girardot City, Cundinamarca. 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 Girardot City.
When was the last earthquake in Girardot City, Cundinamarca?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Girardot City on the morning of April 30, 2024 at 10:44 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 156km west-northwest of Girardot City at a depth of 117km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Girardot City, Cundinamarca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Girardot City, Cundinamarca?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Girardot City 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 Girardot City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Girardot City, Cundinamarca?
In the past 10 years, 217 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Girardot City. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
