1 earthquakes recorded in Colombia regional monitoring zone
Real-Time Earthquakes in Colombia
Continuous seismic tracking along the Romeral Fault, Bucaramanga Nest, and Pacific Trench.
M 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Chocó Region, Colombia — Major Tremors Felt Across Cali, Medellín & Bogotá
A powerful M 7.4 earthquake struck near San José del Palmar in Chocó, Colombia at a depth of ~107 km. Strong shaking was widely felt across central and western Colombia, causing structural damage in Manizales, Pereira, and Quibdó.
Recent Earthquakes in Colombia
LIVELive telemetry feed and seismic report for earthquakes in Colombia.
Active Fault Systems & Tectonic Setting
Geodynamic boundaries, subduction dynamics, and crustal deformation zones.
Colombia occupies a complex tectonic triple junction where the oceanic Nazca Plate subducts beneath northwestern South America, while the Caribbean Plate interacts along the northern coast. Colombia hosts the Bucaramanga Nest, one of the world's most concentrated clusters of intermediate-depth seismicity.
Colombia-Ecuador Trench
Subduction MegathrustPacific convergent boundary generating periodic M8+ megathrust events along the Chocó and Nariño margins.
Romeral Fault System
Dextral Transpressional1,000 km active fault complex running along the Central Cordillera through major population centers.
Bucaramanga Seismic Nest
Intermediate-Depth IntraslabRemarkably concentrated seismic nest producing dozens of M3.0–M5.5 events weekly at 140–160 km depth in Santander.
Eastern Frontal Fault System
Compressional Reverse ThrustThrust belt along the eastern base of the Andes separating the mountains from the Llanos basin.
Landmark & Historical Earthquakes
Significant seismic benchmarks, cataloged magnitudes, and geological impacts.
Armenia, Quindío (Coffee Belt)
January 25, 1999Shallow rupture of the Córdoba Fault in the Romeral system; heavily damaged Armenia and surrounding municipalities.
Offshore Tumaco, Nariño
December 12, 1979Subduction megathrust in the Pacific trench generating a devastating tsunami along the Nariño coast.
Popayán, Cauca
March 31, 1983Shallow event (depth 4 km) directly beneath Popayán on Holy Thursday, severely damaging historic unreinforced masonry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about seismic activity, safety, and monitoring in Colombia.
What is the Bucaramanga Seismic Nest in Colombia?▾
The Bucaramanga Nest in Santander is one of the world's most concentrated and active intermediate-depth seismic clusters, generating daily tremors at depths between 140 and 160 km due to geometric bending of the subducted slab.
Which cities in Colombia have the highest seismic hazard?▾
Cities located along the Andean Cordilleras—including Bucaramanga, Popayán, Armenia, Pereira, Manizales, Medellín, and Bogotá—face moderate-to-high seismic risk due to shallow crustal fault systems.
How does the Servicio Geológico Colombiano monitor quakes?▾
The SGC operates the Red Sismológica Nacional de Colombia (RSNC) with over 150 broadband seismometers and accelerometers across the country, publishing verified automatic reports within minutes.