Latest earthquakes near Armenia, Quindío today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Armenia, Quindío, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Armenia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Armenia, it will show up within minutes.
Armenia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 258 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Armenia, Quindío in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Armenia roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Armenia in 2023. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Armenia 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 Armenia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Armenia 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 | 222 | 86.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 12.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Armenia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Armenia occurred on Aug 17, 2023 12:04 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) east of Armenia, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Armenia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Sep 30, 2012 11:31, 299 kilometers (186 mi) east of Armenia. It is the strongest earthquake near Armenia 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 Armenia, Quindío 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 Armenia.
Nearest earthquakes from Armenia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Armenia, Quindío. 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 Armenia.
When was the last earthquake in Armenia, Quindío?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Armenia on the afternoon of December 4, 2024 at 13:02 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 238km east-northeast of Armenia at a depth of 158km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Armenia, Quindío in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Armenia, Quindío?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Armenia 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 Armenia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Armenia, Quindío?
In the past 10 years, 258 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Armenia. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
