Latest earthquakes near Soacha, Cundinamarca today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Soacha, Cundinamarca, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Soacha? If an earthquake is happening right now near Soacha, it will show up within minutes.
Soacha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 687 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Soacha, Cundinamarca in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 68 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Soacha roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Soacha in 2016. A total of 83 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Soacha 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 Soacha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Soacha 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 | 650 | 94.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 4.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Soacha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Soacha 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 Soacha in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 1917 06:36, 108 kilometers (67 mi) north-northeast of Soacha. It is the strongest earthquake near Soacha 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 Soacha, 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 Soacha.
Nearest earthquakes from Soacha
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Soacha, 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 Soacha.
When was the last earthquake in Soacha, Cundinamarca?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Soacha on the morning of April 30, 2024 at 10:44 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 208km west of Soacha at a depth of 117km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Soacha, Cundinamarca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Soacha, Cundinamarca?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Soacha on the morning of August 31, 1917 at 06:36 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 108km south-east of Soacha at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Soacha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Soacha, Cundinamarca?
In the past 10 years, 687 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Soacha. This averages to 69 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
