Latest earthquakes near Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Buenaventura? If an earthquake is happening right now near Buenaventura, it will show up within minutes.
Buenaventura Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Buenaventura roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Buenaventura in 2017. A total of 30 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Buenaventura that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Buenaventura in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Buenaventura 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 | 187 | 85.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 13.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Buenaventura
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Buenaventura occurred on Mar 23, 2019 14:21 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 117 kilometers (73 mi) north-east of Buenaventura, at a depth of 122 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Buenaventura in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Sep 30, 2012 11:31, 229 kilometers (142 mi) north-east of Buenaventura. It is the strongest earthquake near Buenaventura 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 Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca 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 Buenaventura.
Nearest earthquakes from Buenaventura
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca. 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 Buenaventura.
When was the last earthquake in Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Buenaventura on the evening of November 4, 2024 at 22:14 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 167km north-northwest of Buenaventura at a depth of 31km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Buenaventura on the morning of September 30, 2012 at 11:31 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south-southeast of Buenaventura at a depth of 170km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Buenaventura since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca?
In the past 10 years, 218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Buenaventura. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
