Latest earthquakes near Sincelejo, Sucre today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sincelejo, Sucre, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sincelejo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sincelejo, it will show up within minutes.
Sincelejo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sincelejo, Sucre in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sincelejo roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sincelejo in 2023. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sincelejo 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 Sincelejo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sincelejo 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 | 136 | 90.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 8.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sincelejo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sincelejo 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 Sincelejo 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 Sincelejo 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 Sincelejo, Sucre 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 Sincelejo.
Nearest earthquakes from Sincelejo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sincelejo, Sucre. 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 Sincelejo.
When was the last earthquake in Sincelejo, Sucre?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sincelejo on the morning of May 6, 2024 at 10:01 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 137km south of Sincelejo at a depth of 40km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sincelejo, Sucre in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sincelejo, Sucre?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sincelejo 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 Sincelejo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sincelejo, Sucre?
In the past 10 years, 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sincelejo. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
