Latest earthquakes near Cúcuta, Norte de Santander today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cúcuta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cúcuta, it will show up within minutes.
Cúcuta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 658 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cúcuta, Norte de Santander in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 65 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cúcuta roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cúcuta in 2015. A total of 85 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cúcuta that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cúcuta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cúcuta 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 | 636 | 96.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 3.19% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cúcuta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cúcuta occurred on Mar 10, 2015 15:55 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 135 kilometers (84 mi) south-southwest of Cúcuta, at a depth of 155 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cúcuta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 05:24, 140 kilometers (87 mi) south-southwest of Cúcuta. It is the strongest earthquake near Cúcuta 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 Cúcuta, Norte de Santander 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 Cúcuta.
Nearest earthquakes from Cúcuta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cúcuta, Norte de Santander. 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 Cúcuta.
When was the last earthquake in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cúcuta on the afternoon of December 12, 2024 at 13:11 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 181km south-southwest of Cúcuta at a depth of 189km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cúcuta, Norte de Santander in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cúcuta, Norte de Santander?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cúcuta 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 Cúcuta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cúcuta, Norte de Santander?
In the past 10 years, 658 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cúcuta. This averages to 66 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
