Latest earthquakes near Cali, Valle del Cauca today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cali? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cali (also known as Santiago de Cali), it will show up within minutes.
Cali Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 216 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cali, 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 Cali roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cali in 2019. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cali 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 Cali in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cali 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 | 184 | 85.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 13.89% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cali
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cali occurred on Mar 23, 2019 14:21 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 129 kilometers (80 mi) north-northeast of Cali, at a depth of 122 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cali in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Sep 30, 2012 11:31, 169 kilometers (105 mi) north-northeast of Cali. It is the strongest earthquake near Cali 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 Cali, 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 Cali.
Nearest earthquakes from Cali
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cali, 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 Cali.
When was the last earthquake in Cali, Valle del Cauca?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Cali on the evening of November 4, 2024 at 22:14 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 234km north-northwest of Cali at a depth of 31km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cali, Valle del Cauca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cali, Valle del Cauca?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cali 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 Cali since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cali, Valle del Cauca?
In the past 10 years, 216 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cali. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
