Latest earthquakes near Bucaramanga, Santander today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bucaramanga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bucaramanga, it will show up within minutes.
Bucaramanga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 668 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bucaramanga, Santander in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 66 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bucaramanga roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bucaramanga in 2015. A total of 83 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bucaramanga that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bucaramanga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bucaramanga 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 | 647 | 96.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 3.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bucaramanga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bucaramanga occurred on Apr 15, 2020 05:59 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) north-west of Bucaramanga, at a depth of 53 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bucaramanga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 05:24, 43 kilometers (27 mi) north-west of Bucaramanga. It is the strongest earthquake near Bucaramanga 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 Bucaramanga, 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 Bucaramanga.
Nearest earthquakes from Bucaramanga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bucaramanga, 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 Bucaramanga.
When was the last earthquake in Bucaramanga, Santander?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bucaramanga on the morning of February 17, 2025 at 10:48 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 45km south of Bucaramanga at a depth of 161km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bucaramanga, Santander in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bucaramanga, Santander?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bucaramanga 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 Bucaramanga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bucaramanga, Santander?
In the past 10 years, 668 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bucaramanga. This averages to 67 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
