Latest earthquakes near Villavicencio, Meta today
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Recent Villavicencio Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Villavicencio. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Villavicencio and elsewhere.
Jun 8, 2025 08:08AM
On Sunday Morning an Unusually powerful M6.3 Earthquake struck near Villavicencio in Colombia.
Villavicencio Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 322 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Villavicencio, Meta in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Villavicencio roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Villavicencio in 2019. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Villavicencio 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 Villavicencio in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Villavicencio 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 | 296 | 91.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 6.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.24% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Villavicencio
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Villavicencio occurred on Jun 8, 2025 08:08 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 67 kilometers (42 mi) north-east of Villavicencio, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Villavicencio 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-east of Villavicencio. It is the strongest earthquake near Villavicencio in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Villavicencio, Meta 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 Villavicencio.
Nearest earthquakes from Villavicencio
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Villavicencio, Meta. 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 Villavicencio.
When was the last earthquake in Villavicencio, Meta?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Villavicencio on the night of June 23, 2025 at 04:18 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 65km north-east of Villavicencio at a depth of 55km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Villavicencio, Meta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Villavicencio, Meta?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Villavicencio 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 Villavicencio since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Villavicencio, Meta?
In the past 10 years, 322 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Villavicencio. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
