Latest earthquakes near Norte de Santander, Colombia today
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Norte de Santander Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 618 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Norte de Santander, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 61 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Norte de Santander roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Norte de Santander in 2016. A total of 83 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Norte de Santander that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Norte de Santander in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Norte de Santander 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 | 600 | 97.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 2.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Norte de Santander
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Norte de Santander occurred on Sep 24, 2025 17:21 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) north-east of Cúcuta, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Norte de Santander in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 05:24, 140 kilometers (87 mi) north-east of Cúcuta. It is the strongest earthquake near Norte de Santander in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Norte de Santander, 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 Norte de Santander.
Earthquakes by city in Norte de Santander
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Norte de Santander, Colombia.
Use this regional Norte de Santander earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ocaña, Villa del Rosario, Los Patios, Pamplona and Puerto Santander.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Norte de Santander.
When was the last earthquake in Norte de Santander, Colombia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Norte de Santander on the evening of May 15, 2026 at 18:21 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 295km north of Cúcuta at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Norte de Santander, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Norte de Santander, Colombia?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Norte de Santander on the night of July 29, 1967 at 05:24 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 140km south-southwest of Cúcuta at a depth of 161km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Norte de Santander since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Norte de Santander, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 618 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Norte de Santander. This averages to 62 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
