Latest earthquakes near Palmira, Valle del Cauca today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Palmira? If an earthquake is happening right now near Palmira, it will show up within minutes.
Palmira Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Palmira, Valle del Cauca in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Palmira roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Palmira in 2019. A total of 37 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Palmira 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 Palmira in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Palmira 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 | 179 | 85.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 13.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.96% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Palmira
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Palmira occurred on Mar 23, 2019 14:21 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 114 kilometers (71 mi) north of Palmira, at a depth of 122 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Palmira in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Sep 30, 2012 11:31, 179 kilometers (111 mi) north of Palmira. It is the strongest earthquake near Palmira 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 Palmira, 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 Palmira.
Nearest earthquakes from Palmira
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Palmira, 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 Palmira.
When was the last earthquake in Palmira, Valle del Cauca?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Palmira on the morning of May 6, 2024 at 10:17 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 373km south-southwest of Palmira at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Palmira, Valle del Cauca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Palmira, Valle del Cauca?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Palmira on the morning of September 30, 2012 at 11:31 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 179km south of Palmira at a depth of 170km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Palmira since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Palmira, Valle del Cauca?
In the past 10 years, 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Palmira. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
