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.
Recent Palmira Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Palmira. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Palmira and elsewhere.
Aug 10, 2026 07:34AM
On Monday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.4 Earthquake struck near Pereira in Colombia.
Palmira Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 243 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 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Palmira roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Palmira in 2026. A total of 44 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Palmira that year. The strongest had a 7.4 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 8 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 | 211 | 86.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 11.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.82% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 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 Aug 10, 2026 07:34 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 150 kilometers (93 mi) north of Palmira, at a depth of 108 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Palmira in the list below.
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 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Palmira on the afternoon of September 21, 2026 at 13:48 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 96km north-east 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 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Palmira on the morning of August 10, 2026 at 07:34 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 150km north of Palmira at a depth of 108km 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, 243 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Palmira. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
