Latest earthquakes near Colonia, Uruguay today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Colonia, Uruguay, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Colonia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Colonia, it will show up within minutes.
Colonia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Colonia, Uruguay in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Colonia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Colonia 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 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Colonia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Colonia occurred on Jul 12, 2023 05:43 local time (America/Montevideo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 199 kilometers (124 mi) east-southeast of Colonia del Sacramento, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Colonia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Colonia, Uruguay 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 Colonia.
Earthquakes by city in Colonia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Colonia, Uruguay.
Use this regional Colonia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Carmelo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Colonia.
When was the last earthquake in Colonia, Uruguay?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Colonia on the evening of January 24, 2024 at 23:08 local time (America/Montevideo). The center of this earthquake was located 141km west-southwest of Colonia del Sacramento at a depth of 29km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Colonia, Uruguay in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Colonia, Uruguay?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Colonia on the night of July 12, 2023 at 05:43 local time (America/Montevideo). The center of this earthquake was located 199km east-southeast of Colonia del Sacramento at a depth of 10km under water in the Rio De La Plata. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Colonia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Colonia, Uruguay?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Colonia. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
