Latest earthquakes near Risaralda, Colombia today
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Risaralda Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 281 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Risaralda, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Risaralda roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Risaralda in 2023. A total of 40 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Risaralda 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 Risaralda in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Risaralda 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 | 242 | 86.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 35 | 12.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Risaralda
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Risaralda occurred on Aug 17, 2023 12:04 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 236 kilometers (147 mi) east-southeast of Pereira, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Risaralda in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1991 17:28, 196 kilometers (122 mi) east-southeast of Pereira. It is the strongest earthquake near Risaralda 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 Risaralda, 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 Risaralda.
Earthquakes by city in Risaralda
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Risaralda, Colombia.
Use this regional Risaralda earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Santa Rosa de Cabal, La Virginia, Anserma and Belén de Umbría.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Risaralda.
When was the last earthquake in Risaralda, Colombia?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Risaralda on the afternoon of December 4, 2024 at 13:02 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 230km east-northeast of Pereira at a depth of 158km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Risaralda, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Risaralda, Colombia?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Risaralda on the afternoon of November 19, 1991 at 17:28 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 196km west of Pereira at a depth of 21km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Risaralda since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Risaralda, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 281 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Risaralda. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
