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Latest earthquakes near Pereira, Risaralda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pereira? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pereira, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pereira Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pereira. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pereira and elsewhere.
Dec 25, 2024 07:52PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck near Montelíbano in Colombia.
Pereira Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 282 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pereira, Risaralda 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 Pereira roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pereira in 2023. A total of 40 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pereira 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 Pereira in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pereira 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 | 85.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 12.77% |
| 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 Pereira
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pereira 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 Pereira 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 Pereira 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 Pereira, Risaralda 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 Pereira.
Nearest earthquakes from Pereira
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pereira, Risaralda. 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 Pereira.
When was the last earthquake in Pereira, Risaralda?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pereira on the evening of December 25, 2024 at 19:52 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 293km north of Pereira at a depth of 70km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pereira, Risaralda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pereira, Risaralda?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pereira 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 Pereira since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pereira, Risaralda?
In the past 10 years, 282 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pereira. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
