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Latest earthquakes near Valle del Cauca, Colombia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Valle del Cauca, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Valle del Cauca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Valle del Cauca, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Valle del Cauca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Valle del Cauca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Valle del Cauca and elsewhere.
Dec 25, 2024 07:52PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck near Montelíbano in Colombia.
Valle del Cauca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 336 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Valle del Cauca, Colombia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Valle del Cauca roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Valle del Cauca in 2019. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Valle del Cauca 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 Valle del Cauca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Valle del Cauca 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 | 295 | 87.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 11.31% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.89% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Valle del Cauca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Valle del Cauca occurred on Mar 23, 2019 14:21 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 40 kilometers (25 mi) west-southwest of Cartago, at a depth of 122 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Valle del Cauca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Sep 30, 2012 11:31, 169 kilometers (105 mi) west-southwest of Cali. It is the strongest earthquake near Valle del Cauca 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 Valle del Cauca, 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 Valle del Cauca.
Earthquakes by city in Valle del Cauca
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Valle del Cauca, Colombia.
Use this regional Valle del Cauca earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Yumbo, Florida, Jamundí, Pradera, Sevilla, El Cerrito, Caicedonia, Zarzal, Roldanillo, Buenaventura, Candelaria, La Unión, Guacarí, Andalucía and Darien.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Valle del Cauca.
When was the last earthquake in Valle del Cauca, Colombia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Valle del Cauca on the evening of December 25, 2024 at 19:52 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 305km north-northeast of Cartago at a depth of 70km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Valle del Cauca, Colombia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Valle del Cauca, Colombia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Valle del Cauca on the morning of September 30, 2012 at 11:31 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 169km south of Cali at a depth of 170km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Valle del Cauca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Valle del Cauca, Colombia?
In the past 10 years, 336 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Valle del Cauca. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
