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Latest earthquakes near Ibagué, Tolima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ibagué, Tolima, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ibagué? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ibagué, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ibagué Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ibagué. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ibagué and elsewhere.
Dec 25, 2024 07:52PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck near Montelíbano in Colombia.
Ibagué Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 236 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ibagué, Tolima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ibagué roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ibagué in 2019. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ibagué 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 Ibagué in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ibagué 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 | 205 | 86.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 11.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ibagué
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ibagué occurred on Aug 17, 2023 12:04 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 179 kilometers (111 mi) east of Ibagué, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ibagué in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 15, 2004 04:06, 254 kilometers (158 mi) east of Ibagué. It is the strongest earthquake near Ibagué 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 Ibagué, Tolima 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 Ibagué.
Nearest earthquakes from Ibagué
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ibagué, Tolima. 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 Ibagué.
When was the last earthquake in Ibagué, Tolima?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ibagué on the evening of December 25, 2024 at 19:52 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 332km north of Ibagué at a depth of 70km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ibagué, Tolima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ibagué, Tolima?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ibagué on the night of November 15, 2004 at 04:06 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 254km west of Ibagué at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ibagué since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ibagué, Tolima?
In the past 10 years, 236 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ibagué. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
