Earthquake in Colombia via the Geological Survey
The SGC has a total of 339 seismic stations, located throughout Colombian territory and in specific areas such as active volcanoes. 206 seismic stations are located covering the entire territory corresponding to the National Seismic Network, and 133 seismic stations are installed in active Colombian volcanoes, which are permanently monitored in three volcanological and seismological observatories.
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Find out here about the earthquakes that occurred in Colombian territory, reported by the Geological Survey. Here we tell you what the latest ones were.
- CAN EARTHQUAKES BE PREDICTED?
- Currently, there is no reliable technique for earthquake prediction anywhere in the world, and we are still very far from achieving one.
- However, although earthquakes cannot be predicted in time, they can be predicted in space, meaning that in certain areas it can be said that an earthquake will occur, but when is unknown.
- Earthquake in Los Santos – Santander, Colombia
Magnitude: 2.5
Depth: 146 km
Local time: 2026-07-24 03:56:54
UTC time: 2026-07-24 08:56:54
Latitude: 6.78°
Longitude: -73.12°
- Earthquake in Los Santos – Santander, Colombia
Magnitude: 2.4
Depth: 139 km
Local time: 2026-07-23 22:35:00
UTC time: 2026-07-24 03:35:00
Latitude: 6.77°
Longitude: -73.12°
- Earthquake in Dabeiba – Antioquia, Colombia
Magnitude: 2.8
Depth: Shallow (Less than 30 km)
Local time: 2026-07-23 15:04:25
UTC time: 2026-07-23 20:04:25
Latitude: 6.99°
Longitude: -76.22°
- Earthquake in Los Santos – Santander, Colombia
Magnitude: 2.2
Depth: 141 km
Local time: 2026-07-23 13:59:17
UTC time: 2026-07-23 18:59:17
Latitude: 6.79°
Longitude: -73.14°
- WHAT IS AN EARTHQUAKE SWARM?
- An earthquake swarm is a group of earthquakes that occur in the same area over a short period of time. Unlike a single, strong earthquake, earthquake swarms usually consist of numerous smaller tremors. Often, there is no main earthquake that triggers the swarm; instead, seismic events occur more or less continuously and are related to tectonic processes.
- HOW TO ACT DURING AN EARTHQUAKE?
- • Go to the established safety zones.
- • Stay away from glass or objects that could fall.
- • If possible, avoid panic and try to remain calm.
- • Do not run into areas with vehicle traffic.
- • If you are driving, stop your vehicle.
- • If you are in a building, do not use the elevator, always use the stairs.
- • Be attentive to minors, people with disabilities, and the elderly.
- HOW IS A TREMOR DIFFERENT FROM AN EARTHQUAKE?
- The terms “tremor” and “earthquake” are often used interchangeably, but generally, the difference lies in their magnitude, perceived intensity, and scope.
- • Tremor: Refers to seismic movements of lower intensity. Usually, they are used to describe low-magnitude ground tremors that do not cause significant damage to structures or people. They are perceptible, but their impact is mild.
- • Earthquake: Refers to a seismic event of greater magnitude. Earthquakes are significant seismic tremors that can cause severe damage to buildings, infrastructure, and, in the most severe cases, cause personal injuries and even loss of life. They have a considerable magnitude and are often accompanied by aftershocks.
- Earthquake in Los Santos – Santander, Colombia.
- Magnitude: 2.4
- Depth: 134 km
- Local time: 2026-07-23 22:35
- Latitude: 6.77°
- Longitude: -73.12°
- WHY SHOULD YOU NEVER USE AN ELEVATOR DURING AN EARTHQUAKE?
- Specialists recommend never using the elevator during an earthquake or tremor, as it could detach from its structure and fall from a great height with people inside.
- Earthquake in Uramita – Antioquia, Colombia.
- Magnitude: 2.8
- Depth: Shallow
- Local time: 2026-07-23 15:04
- Latitude: 6.96°
- Longitude: -76.23°
- WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A TSUNAMI?
- If you receive official tsunami alert or alarm information or see the sea receding, evacuate to high ground. Move to a flood-free zone and head to the nearest meeting point. If you cannot reach high ground, go up to an upper floor or the roof of a solid building.
- CHECK AND WRITE DOWN THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE NUMBER.
- WHAT SHOULD MY EMERGENCY BACKPACK CONTAIN?
- • Essential hygiene items
- • First aid kit (bandages, gauze, alcohol, pills, hydrogen peroxide, etc.)
- • Warm clothing
- • Non-perishable food (canned tuna, cereal bars, chocolates, nuts, etc.) and money
- • Communication items
- • Specific items for babies and infants, feminine hygiene products, for the elderly, and for other basic needs.
- CHECK WHAT A HOME EMERGENCY BACKPACK SHOULD CONTAIN.
- WHY ARE THERE SO MANY EARTHQUAKES IN COLOMBIA?
- Colombia is located in the northwestern corner of South America, where the South American, Nazca, and Caribbean tectonic plates converge; a characteristic that explains the high level of seismicity in the country.
- EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS – COLOMBIA
- • Emergency line: 123
- (It is the single National emergency line, which allows Colombians to access all emergency and security services offered by the State with just one number)
- • National Police: 112
- • Traffic Police: 127
- • Civil Defense: 144
- • Firefighters: 119
- • Red Cross: 132
- • Ambulance Service: 125
- • GAULA – Anti-kidnapping: 165
- • Disaster Response: 111
- CAN EARTHQUAKES BE PREDICTED?
- Currently, there is no reliable technique for earthquake prediction anywhere in the world, and we are still very far from achieving one.
- However, although earthquakes cannot be predicted in time, they can be predicted in space, meaning that in certain areas it can be said that an earthquake will occur, but when is unknown.
Earthquake in Los Santos – Santander, Colombia
Magnitude: 4.6
Depth: 150 km
Local time: 2026-07-23 12:50:29
UTC time: 2026-07-23 17:50:29
Latitude: 6.82°
Longitude: -73.09°
Earthquake in Los Santos – Santander, Colombia
Magnitude: 4
Depth: 154 km
Local time: 2026-07-23 10:10:12
UTC time: 2026-07-23 15:10:12
Latitude: 6.86°
Longitude: -73.14°
Earthquake in Pelaya – Cesar, Colombia
Magnitude: 2
Depth: Shallow (Less than 30 km)
Local time: 2026-07-23 06:14:18
UTC time: 2026-07-23 11:14:18
Latitude: 8.82°
Longitude: -73.54°
Earthquake in Mongua – Boyacá, Colombia
Magnitude: 2.2
Depth: Shallow (Less than 30 km)
Local time: 2026-07-23 06:01:21
UTC time: 2026-07-23 11:01:21
Latitude: 5.65°
Longitude: -72.72°
What to do after an earthquake?
Check for injuries, turn off gas and electricity leaks, avoid using the elevator, and stay away from damaged structures. If you are in a coastal area, check for tsunami alerts.
Why does the Earth shake?
Because tectonic plates move and accumulate energy. When this energy is suddenly released, an earthquake occurs.
How to prepare before an earthquake?
Conduct drills, have your emergency backpack ready, and plan an evacuation route with your family. Prevention saves lives.
What is the difference between an earthquake, tremor, sismo, and telluric movement?
They are synonyms, but in some countries “earthquake” is used for the most destructive quakes.
What to do before an earthquake
• Have your emergency backpack ready.
• Identify safe zones at home, work, and on the street.
• Participate in drills.
What to do during an earthquake
• Stay calm.
• Protect yourself under a sturdy table or in the triangle of life.
• Stay away from windows and objects that could fall.
What to do after an earthquake
• Assess damage and check for injuries.
• Use text messages to communicate and avoid saturating phone lines.
• Stay away from damaged buildings and follow authorities’ instructions.
- WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EARTHQUAKE, TREMOR, SISMO, AND TELLURIC MOVEMENT?
In reality, all four terms are synonyms, but in Latin America, special emphasis has been placed on the expression “terremoto” (earthquake) to refer to destructive earthquakes or those that have caused casualties.
- WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MAGNITUDE AND INTENSITY OF AN EARTHQUAKE?
These are scales used to measure the size or impact of a tremor. The magnitude scale is obtained numerically from records obtained by seismographs and is related to the size and energy released during a tremor. The intensity scale is assigned based on the damage or effects caused to humans and their constructions.
- WHAT IS AN EARTHQUAKE?
An earthquake is a sudden rupture of rocks within the Earth. This sudden release of energy propagates in the form of waves that cause ground movement.
- HOW MANY SEISMOGRAPHS ARE THERE?
- NATIONAL SEISMOLOGICAL NETWORK OF COLOMBIA-RSNC
The SGC has a total of 339 seismic stations, located throughout Colombian territory and in specific areas such as active volcanoes. 206 seismic stations are located covering the entire territory corresponding to the National Seismic Network.
There are 133 seismic stations installed in active Colombian volcanoes that are permanently monitored in three volcanological and seismological observatories.
- WHAT IS THE COLOMBIAN GEOLOGICAL SURVEY?
The SGC is a century-old science and technology entity attached to the Ministry of Mines and Energy, whose objective is to contribute to the economic and social development of the country through research in basic and applied geosciences of the subsoil, the potential of its resources, the evaluation and monitoring of geological hazards, the integral management of geoscientific knowledge, and nuclear and radioactive research and control, addressing the priorities of National Government policies.
What was the magnitude and location of the last tremor? See here the reports from the Colombian Geological Survey (SGC) on the latest earthquakes in the country.
