M4.6 earthquake — 10 km NW of Chaparral, Colombia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 10 km NW of Chaparral, Colombia on Sep 23, 2026 at 20:09 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 63 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 62.6 km |
| Coordinates | 3.802, -75.543 |
| Time | Sep 23, 20:09 UTC |
| Location | 10 km NW of Chaparral, Colombia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tx60 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 163 km | Oct 10, 05:45 UTC | 6 km WSW of Filadelfia, Colombia |
| M4.4 | 251 km | Oct 13, 18:36 UTC | 20 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.