Latest earthquakes near Quindío, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Quindío, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Quindío? If an earthquake is happening right now near Quindío (also known as Departamento del Quindío), it will show up within minutes.
Quindío Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 260 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Quindío, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Quindío roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Quindío in 2023. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Quindío that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Quindío in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Quindío 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 | 224 | 86.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 12.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Quindío
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Quindío occurred on Mar 23, 2019 14:21 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 60 kilometers (37 mi) west of Armenia, at a depth of 122 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Quindío in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Sep 30, 2012 11:31, 299 kilometers (186 mi) west of Armenia. It is the strongest earthquake near Quindío 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 Quindío, 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 Quindío.
Earthquakes by city in Quindío
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Quindío, Colombia.
Use this regional Quindío earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Calarcá, Montenegro, Quimbaya, La Tebaida and Circasia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Quindío.
When was the last earthquake in Quindío, Colombia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Quindío on the evening of March 28, 2024 at 23:38 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 189km west-northwest of Armenia at a depth of 42km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Quindío, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Quindío, Colombia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Quindío on the morning of September 30, 2012 at 11:31 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 299km south-southwest of Armenia at a depth of 170km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Quindío since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Quindío, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 260 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quindío. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
