Latest earthquakes near Cartago, Valle del Cauca today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cartago, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cartago? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cartago, it will show up within minutes.
Cartago Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 288 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cartago, Valle del Cauca in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cartago roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cartago in 2023. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cartago 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 Cartago in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cartago 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 | 248 | 86.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 12.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cartago
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cartago 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 Cartago in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1991 17:28, 171 kilometers (106 mi) west-southwest of Cartago. It is the strongest earthquake near Cartago 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 Cartago, 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 Cartago.
Nearest earthquakes from Cartago
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cartago, 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 Cartago.
When was the last earthquake in Cartago, Valle del Cauca?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Cartago on the morning of April 30, 2024 at 10:44 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 27km northwest of Cartago at a depth of 117km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cartago, Valle del Cauca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cartago, Valle del Cauca?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cartago on the afternoon of November 19, 1991 at 17:28 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 171km west of Cartago at a depth of 21km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cartago since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cartago, Valle del Cauca?
In the past 10 years, 288 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cartago. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
