Latest earthquakes near La Guajira, Colombia today
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La Guajira Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 64 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of La Guajira, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near La Guajira in 2014. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of La Guajira that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of La Guajira in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near La Guajira 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 | 59 | 92.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 7.81% |
| 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 La Guajira
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near La Guajira occurred on Mar 10, 2017 08:46 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) east-northeast of Maicao, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near La Guajira in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Nov 13, 1921 03:40, 99 kilometers (62 mi) east-northeast of Maicao. It is the strongest earthquake near La Guajira 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 La Guajira, 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 La Guajira.
Earthquakes by city in La Guajira
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in La Guajira, Colombia.
Use this regional La Guajira earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Riohacha, Fonseca, San Juan del Cesar, Villanueva, Barrancas and Albania.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near La Guajira.
When was the last earthquake in La Guajira, Colombia?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near La Guajira on the afternoon of September 28, 2024 at 14:13 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 144km west-northwest of Maicao at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near La Guajira, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near La Guajira, Colombia?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near La Guajira on the night of November 13, 1921 at 03:40 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 99km east-northeast of Maicao at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near La Guajira since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near La Guajira, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 64 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Guajira. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 57 days.
