Latest earthquakes near Girón, Santander today
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Recent Girón Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Girón. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Girón and elsewhere.
Dec 25, 2024 07:52PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit near Montelíbano in Colombia on Wednesday Evening.
Girón Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 677 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Girón, Santander in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 67 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Girón roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Girón in 2015. A total of 83 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Girón 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 Girón in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Girón 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 | 654 | 96.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 3.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Girón
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Girón occurred on Mar 10, 2015 15:55 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 38 kilometers (24 mi) south-southeast of Girón, at a depth of 155 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Girón in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 05:24, 39 kilometers (24 mi) south-southeast of Girón. It is the strongest earthquake near Girón 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 Girón, 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 Girón.
Nearest earthquakes from Girón
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Girón, 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 Girón.
When was the last earthquake in Girón, Santander?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Girón on the evening of January 8, 2025 at 22:33 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 36km east-northeast of Girón at a depth of 182km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Girón, Santander in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Girón, Santander?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Girón on the night of July 29, 1967 at 05:24 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 39km south-southeast of Girón at a depth of 161km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Girón since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Girón, Santander?
In the past 10 years, 677 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Girón. This averages to 68 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
