Latest earthquakes near Santander, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santander, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santander? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santander, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Santander Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santander. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santander and elsewhere.
Dec 25, 2024 07:52PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit near Montelíbano in Colombia on Wednesday Evening.
Santander Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 722 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santander, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 72 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santander roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santander in 2016. A total of 92 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santander that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Santander in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Santander 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 | 696 | 96.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 3.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Santander
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santander occurred on Mar 10, 2015 15:55 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 42 kilometers (26 mi) south-southeast of Bucaramanga, at a depth of 155 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santander in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 05:24, 43 kilometers (27 mi) south-southeast of Bucaramanga. It is the strongest earthquake near Santander in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Santander, 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 Santander.
Earthquakes by city in Santander
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Santander, Colombia.
Use this regional Santander earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Piedecuesta, San Gil, Barbosa, Málaga and Socorro.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Santander.
When was the last earthquake in Santander, Colombia?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Santander on the evening of January 8, 2025 at 22:33 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 30km east of Bucaramanga at a depth of 182km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santander, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santander, Colombia?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Santander on the night of July 29, 1967 at 05:24 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 43km south-southeast of Bucaramanga at a depth of 161km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Santander since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santander, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 722 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santander. This averages to 72 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
