Latest earthquakes near Tolima, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tolima, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tolima? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tolima, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tolima Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tolima. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tolima and elsewhere.
Jun 8, 2025 08:08AM
Unusually powerful M6.3 Earthquake hit near Villavicencio in Colombia on Sunday Morning.
Tolima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 247 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tolima, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tolima roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tolima in 2019. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tolima that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tolima in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tolima 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 | 216 | 87.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 10.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.62% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tolima
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tolima occurred on Jun 8, 2025 08:08 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) east of Ibagué, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tolima in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1991 17:28, 245 kilometers (152 mi) east of Ibagué. It is the strongest earthquake near Tolima 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 Tolima, 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 Tolima.
Earthquakes by city in Tolima
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tolima, Colombia.
Use this regional Tolima earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Espinal, Payandé, Líbano, Honda, Melgar, Anaime, San Sebastián de Mariquita, Flandes, Lérida, Chaparral, Padua and Fresno.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tolima.
When was the last earthquake in Tolima, Colombia?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tolima on the afternoon of June 8, 2025 at 17:43 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 239km east of Ibagué at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tolima, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tolima, Colombia?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tolima on the afternoon of November 19, 1991 at 17:28 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 245km west of Ibagué at a depth of 21km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tolima since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tolima, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 247 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tolima. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
