Latest earthquakes near Meta, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Meta, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Meta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Meta, it will show up within minutes.
Meta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 306 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Meta, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Meta roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Meta in 2019. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Meta 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 Meta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Meta 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 | 280 | 91.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 7.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.98% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Meta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Meta occurred on Aug 17, 2023 12:04 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 23 kilometers (14 mi) north of Villavicencio, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Meta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 1917 06:36, 39 kilometers (24 mi) north of Villavicencio. It is the strongest earthquake near Meta 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 Meta, 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 Meta.
Earthquakes by city in Meta
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Meta, Colombia.
Use this regional Meta earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Acacías, Granada, Puerto López and San Martín.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Meta.
When was the last earthquake in Meta, Colombia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Meta on the afternoon of April 17, 2024 at 15:50 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north-northeast of Villavicencio at a depth of 162km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Meta, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Meta, Colombia?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Meta on the morning of August 31, 1917 at 06:36 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 39km south of Villavicencio at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Meta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Meta, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 306 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Meta. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
