Latest earthquakes near Departamento de Arauca, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Departamento de Arauca, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Departamento de Arauca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Departamento de Arauca (also known as Arauca), it will show up within minutes.
Departamento de Arauca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 555 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Departamento de Arauca, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 55 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Departamento de Arauca roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Departamento de Arauca in 2016. A total of 77 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Departamento de Arauca that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Departamento de Arauca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Departamento de Arauca 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 | 540 | 97.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 2.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Departamento de Arauca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Departamento de Arauca occurred on Dec 10, 2025 03:27 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) west of Arauca, at a depth of 164 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Departamento de Arauca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 05:24, 254 kilometers (158 mi) west of Arauca. It is the strongest earthquake near Departamento de Arauca in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Departamento de Arauca, 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 Departamento de Arauca.
Earthquakes by city in Departamento de Arauca
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Departamento de Arauca, Colombia.
Use this regional Departamento de Arauca earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tame.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Departamento de Arauca.
When was the last earthquake in Departamento de Arauca, Colombia?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Departamento de Arauca on the night of April 18, 2026 at 05:24 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 259km west of Arauca at a depth of 162km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Departamento de Arauca, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Departamento de Arauca, Colombia?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Departamento de Arauca on the night of July 29, 1967 at 05:24 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 254km west of Arauca at a depth of 161km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Departamento de Arauca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Departamento de Arauca, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 555 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Departamento de Arauca. This averages to 56 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
