Latest earthquakes near Nariño, Colombia today
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Recent Nariño Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nariño. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nariño and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 161km from Quito in Ecuador on Saturday Night.
Nariño Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 342 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nariño, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nariño roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nariño in 2016. A total of 79 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nariño that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nariño in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nariño 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 | 308 | 90.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 9.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nariño
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nariño occurred on May 18, 2016 11:46 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) west-southwest of Pasto, at a depth of 30 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nariño in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1906 10:39, 234 kilometers (145 mi) west-southwest of Pasto. It is the strongest earthquake near Nariño 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 Nariño, 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 Nariño.
Earthquakes by city in Nariño
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nariño, Colombia.
Use this regional Nariño earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tumaco, Ipiales, Túquerres and La Unión.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nariño.
When was the last earthquake in Nariño, Colombia?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Nariño on the afternoon of March 9, 2025 at 17:02 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 145km southwest of Pasto at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nariño, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nariño, Colombia?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nariño on the morning of January 31, 1906 at 10:39 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 234km west of Pasto at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nariño since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nariño, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 342 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nariño. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
