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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days ago (Mar 26 12:15PM Bogota) |
M 4.3 | 147 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| 19 days ago (Mar 15 04:19AM Bogota) |
M 4.5 | 150 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| 28 days ago (Mar 5 07:31PM Bogota) |
M 4.2 | 131 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| 44 days ago (Feb 17 10:48AM Bogota) |
M 4.6 | 149 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| 55 days ago (Feb 6 04:03PM Bogota) |
M 4.5 | 143 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| 63 days ago (Jan 30 12:03AM Bogota) |
M 4.6 | 148 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| 66 days ago (Jan 26 10:32AM Bogota) |
M 4.5 | 150 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| 74 days ago (Jan 19 01:28AM Bogota) |
M 4.5 | 256 km W from Cúcuta |
| 84 days ago (Jan 8 10:33PM Bogota) |
M 4.3 | 94 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| 90 days ago (Jan 2 10:46AM Bogota) |
M 4.2 | 136 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| 98 days ago (Dec 25 07:52PM Bogota) |
M 5.0 | 314 km WSW from Cúcuta |
| Dec 12, 2024 01:11PM (Bogota) |
M 4.4 | 177 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Dec 11, 2024 01:43AM (Bogota) |
M 4.2 | 145 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Dec 4, 2024 01:34AM (Bogota) |
M 4.1 | 139 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Nov 29, 2024 11:22PM (Bogota) |
M 4.4 | 151 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Nov 24, 2024 11:51PM (Bogota) |
M 4.6 | 146 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Nov 21, 2024 07:03PM (Bogota) |
M 4.3 | 100 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Nov 16, 2024 01:25PM (Bogota) |
M 4.3 | 134 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Nov 10, 2024 07:39PM (Bogota) |
M 4.2 | 134 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Oct 29, 2024 04:49PM (Bogota) |
M 4.7 | 94 km SE from Cúcuta |
| Oct 27, 2024 11:03PM (Bogota) |
M 4.3 | 132 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Oct 8, 2024 01:42PM (Bogota) |
M 4.3 | 144 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Oct 6, 2024 03:07AM (Bogota) |
M 4.2 | 140 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Oct 4, 2024 02:36PM (Bogota) |
M 4.2 | 132 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Sep 30, 2024 10:44PM (Bogota) |
M 4.4 | 102 km NNW from Cúcuta |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cúcuta
Cúcuta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 652 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 6 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 | 633 | 97.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 2.91% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Apr 15, 2020 05:59 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 247 kilometers (153 mi) west-northwest of Cúcuta, at a depth of 53 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) west-northwest of Cúcuta. It is the strongest earthquake near Cúcuta 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 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2020 05:59AM (Bogota) |
M 5.7 | 247 km WNW from Cúcuta |
| Feb 23, 2022 07:49AM (Bogota) |
M 5.5 | 192 km W from Cúcuta |
| Mar 10, 2023 04:18AM (Bogota) |
M 5.4 | 141 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Aug 7, 2018 10:53AM (Bogota) |
M 5.3 | 135 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Nov 7, 2015 01:58AM (Bogota) |
M 5.3 | 138 km ENE from Cúcuta |
| Jan 21, 2024 12:19PM (Bogota) |
M 5.2 | 105 km SW from Cúcuta |
| May 28, 2023 10:45AM (Bogota) |
M 5.2 | 145 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Jan 23, 2019 10:04PM (Bogota) |
M 5.2 | 139 km SSW from Cúcuta |
| Nov 24, 2018 03:41PM (Bogota) |
M 5.2 | 256 km NE from Cúcuta |
| Feb 15, 2023 08:04AM (Bogota) |
M 5.2 | 138 km SSW from Cúcuta |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2020 08:07PM (Bogota) |
M 4.5 | 14 km W from Cúcuta |
| Dec 2, 2022 06:09PM (Bogota) |
M 4.4 | 23 km NNW from Cúcuta |
| Apr 27, 2017 09:34PM (Bogota) |
M 4.3 | 32 km W from Cúcuta |
| Sep 26, 2021 07:59PM (Bogota) |
M 4.2 | 48 km SE from Cúcuta |
| Mar 3, 2023 03:10PM (Bogota) |
M 4.6 | 54 km NE from Cúcuta |
| Apr 14, 2017 05:16PM (Bogota) |
M 4.6 | 57 km NNW from Cúcuta |
| Jul 4, 2022 08:22AM (Bogota) |
M 4.1 | 56 km SE from Cúcuta |
| Aug 13, 2017 10:21AM (Bogota) |
M 4.5 | 76 km SE from Cúcuta |
| May 24, 2021 05:52PM (Bogota) |
M 4.4 | 79 km SE from Cúcuta |
| Sep 25, 2018 11:28AM (Bogota) |
M 4.4 | 78 km SW from Cúcuta |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Cúcuta
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 March 26, 2025 at 12:15 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 147km south-southwest of Cúcuta at a depth of 165km 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, 652 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cúcuta. This averages to 65 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
