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.
Aug 10, 2026 07:34AM
On Monday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.4 Earthquake struck near Pereira in Colombia.
Pereira Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 326 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 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pereira roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pereira in 2026. A total of 47 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pereira that year. The strongest had a 7.4 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 8 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 | 285 | 87.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 11.04% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 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 10, 2026 07:34 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 58 kilometers (36 mi) west of Pereira, at a depth of 108 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pereira in the list below.
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 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pereira on the afternoon of September 21, 2026 at 13:48 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 106km south of Pereira at a depth of 10km 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 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Pereira on the morning of August 10, 2026 at 07:34 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 58km west of Pereira at a depth of 108km under land. 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, 326 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pereira. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
