Latest earthquakes near Sucre, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sucre, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sucre? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sucre, it will show up within minutes.
Sucre Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sucre, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sucre roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sucre in 2023. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sucre that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sucre in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sucre 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 | 134 | 90.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 8.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sucre
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sucre occurred on May 24, 2023 22:05 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 190 kilometers (118 mi) west-southwest of Sincelejo, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sucre in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Oct 18, 1992 11:11, 296 kilometers (184 mi) west-southwest of Sincelejo. It is the strongest earthquake near Sucre 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 Sucre, 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 Sucre.
Earthquakes by city in Sucre
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sucre, Colombia.
Use this regional Sucre earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Corozal, San Marcos, San Onofre, San Luis de Sincé, Santiago de Tolú, Sucre, Sampués and San Benito Abad.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sucre.
When was the last earthquake in Sucre, Colombia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sucre on the night of October 28, 2024 at 02:45 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 121km south of Sincelejo at a depth of 59km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sucre, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sucre, Colombia?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sucre on the morning of October 18, 1992 at 11:11 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 296km south-southwest of Sincelejo at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sucre since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sucre, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sucre. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
