Latest earthquakes near Risaralda, Colombia today
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Recent Risaralda Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Risaralda. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Risaralda and elsewhere.
Aug 10, 2026 07:34AM
On Monday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.4 Earthquake struck near Pereira in Colombia.
Risaralda Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 309 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 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Risaralda roughly every 11 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 8 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 | 267 | 86.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 11.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.62% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.32% |
| 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 10, 2026 07:34 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 61 kilometers (38 mi) west of Pereira, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Risaralda in the list below.
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 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Risaralda on the evening of August 29, 2026 at 23:37 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 277km south of Pereira at a depth of 35km 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 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Risaralda on the morning of August 10, 2026 at 07:34 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 61km west of Pereira at a depth of 110km under land. 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, 309 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Risaralda. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
