Latest earthquakes near Tuluá, Valle del Cauca today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tuluá, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tuluá? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tuluá, it will show up within minutes.
Tuluá Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 234 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tuluá, Valle del Cauca in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tuluá roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tuluá in 2019. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tuluá 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 Tuluá in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tuluá 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 | 197 | 84.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 14.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tuluá
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tuluá occurred on Aug 17, 2023 12:04 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 287 kilometers (178 mi) east of Tuluá, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tuluá in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Sep 30, 2012 11:31, 240 kilometers (149 mi) east of Tuluá. It is the strongest earthquake near Tuluá 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 Tuluá, 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 Tuluá.
Nearest earthquakes from Tuluá
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tuluá, 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 Tuluá.
When was the last earthquake in Tuluá, Valle del Cauca?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tuluá on the evening of November 4, 2024 at 22:14 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 198km northwest of Tuluá at a depth of 34km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tuluá, Valle del Cauca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tuluá, Valle del Cauca?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tuluá on the morning of September 30, 2012 at 11:31 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 240km south of Tuluá at a depth of 170km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tuluá since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tuluá, Valle del Cauca?
In the past 10 years, 234 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tuluá. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
