Latest earthquakes near Barrancabermeja, Santander today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Barrancabermeja, Santander, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Barrancabermeja? If an earthquake is happening right now near Barrancabermeja, it will show up within minutes.
Barrancabermeja Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 681 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barrancabermeja, Santander in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 68 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Barrancabermeja roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Barrancabermeja in 2016. A total of 90 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Barrancabermeja that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Barrancabermeja in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Barrancabermeja 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 | 657 | 96.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 3.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Barrancabermeja
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barrancabermeja occurred on Mar 10, 2015 15:55 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 101 kilometers (63 mi) east-southeast of Barrancabermeja, at a depth of 155 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Barrancabermeja in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 05:24, 97 kilometers (60 mi) east-southeast of Barrancabermeja. It is the strongest earthquake near Barrancabermeja 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 Barrancabermeja, Santander 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 Barrancabermeja.
Nearest earthquakes from Barrancabermeja
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Barrancabermeja, Santander. 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 Barrancabermeja.
When was the last earthquake in Barrancabermeja, Santander?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Barrancabermeja on the morning of May 6, 2024 at 10:01 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 200km northwest of Barrancabermeja at a depth of 40km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Barrancabermeja, Santander in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barrancabermeja, Santander?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Barrancabermeja on the night of July 29, 1967 at 05:24 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 97km east-southeast of Barrancabermeja at a depth of 161km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Barrancabermeja since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barrancabermeja, Santander?
In the past 10 years, 681 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barrancabermeja. This averages to 68 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
