Latest earthquakes near Putumayo, Colombia today
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Recent Putumayo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Putumayo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Putumayo and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 12:37AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 161km from Quito in Ecuador on Saturday Night.
Putumayo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 188 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Putumayo, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Putumayo roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Putumayo in 2022. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Putumayo that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Putumayo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Putumayo 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 | 174 | 92.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 7.45% |
| 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 Putumayo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Putumayo occurred on Jul 25, 2022 08:33 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 149 kilometers (93 mi) west of Puerto Asís, at a depth of 3 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Putumayo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Sep 30, 2012 11:31, 159 kilometers (99 mi) west of Puerto Asís. It is the strongest earthquake near Putumayo 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 Putumayo, 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 Putumayo.
Earthquakes by city in Putumayo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Putumayo, Colombia.
Use this regional Putumayo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mocoa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Putumayo.
When was the last earthquake in Putumayo, Colombia?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Putumayo on the afternoon of March 9, 2025 at 17:02 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 195km west of Puerto Asís at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Putumayo, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Putumayo, Colombia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Putumayo on the morning of September 30, 2012 at 11:31 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 159km north of Puerto Asís at a depth of 170km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Putumayo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Putumayo, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 188 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Putumayo. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
