Latest earthquakes near Santa Marta, Magdalena today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santa Marta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santa Marta, it will show up within minutes.
Santa Marta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santa Marta, Magdalena in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Santa Marta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Santa Marta 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 | 47 | 94.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 6.0% |
| 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 Santa Marta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santa Marta 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 Santa Marta 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 Santa Marta 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 Santa Marta, Magdalena 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 Santa Marta.
Nearest earthquakes from Santa Marta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Santa Marta, Magdalena. 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 Santa Marta.
When was the last earthquake in Santa Marta, Magdalena?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Marta on the afternoon of September 28, 2024 at 14:13 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 98km 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 Santa Marta, Magdalena in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santa Marta, Magdalena?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Marta 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 Santa Marta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santa Marta, Magdalena?
In the past 10 years, 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santa Marta. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 73 days.
