Latest earthquakes near Huila, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Huila, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Huila? If an earthquake is happening right now near Huila, it will show up within minutes.
Huila Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 157 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Huila, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Huila roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Huila in 2019. A total of 30 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Huila 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 Huila in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Huila 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 | 134 | 85.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 12.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.91% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Huila
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Huila occurred on Aug 17, 2023 12:04 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 243 kilometers (151 mi) north-east of Neiva, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Huila in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Sep 30, 2012 11:31, 163 kilometers (101 mi) north-east of Neiva. It is the strongest earthquake near Huila 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 Huila, 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 Huila.
Earthquakes by city in Huila
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Huila, Colombia.
Use this regional Huila earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Pitalito, Garzón, Campoalegre and La Plata.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Huila.
When was the last earthquake in Huila, Colombia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Huila on the evening of November 4, 2024 at 22:14 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 359km northwest of Neiva at a depth of 31km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Huila, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Huila, Colombia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Huila on the morning of September 30, 2012 at 11:31 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 163km southwest of Neiva at a depth of 170km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Huila since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Huila, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 157 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Huila. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
