Latest earthquakes near Magdalena, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Magdalena, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Magdalena? If an earthquake is happening right now near Magdalena, it will show up within minutes.
Magdalena Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Magdalena, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Magdalena in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Magdalena 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 | 44 | 93.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 6.38% |
| 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 Magdalena
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Magdalena occurred on Apr 15, 2020 05:59 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 247 kilometers (153 mi) south of Santa Marta, at a depth of 53 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Magdalena in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Dec 26, 1942 07:31, 262 kilometers (163 mi) south of Santa Marta. It is the strongest earthquake near Magdalena 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 Magdalena, 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 Magdalena.
Earthquakes by city in Magdalena
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Magdalena, Colombia.
Use this regional Magdalena earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ciénaga, Fundación, El Banco, Plato, Pivijay, Aracataca and El Retén.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Magdalena.
When was the last earthquake in Magdalena, Colombia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Magdalena on the morning of February 23, 2024 at 07:44 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 141km north-east of Santa Marchta at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Magdalena, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Magdalena, Colombia?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Magdalena on the morning of December 26, 1942 at 07:31 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 262km south-southwest of Santa Marchta at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Magdalena since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Magdalena, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Magdalena. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 78 days.
