M4.2 earthquake — 11 km SSW of Piedecuesta, Colombia
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 11 km SSW of Piedecuesta, Colombia on Aug 16, 2026 at 00:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 147 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 146.7 km |
| Coordinates | 6.890, -73.094 |
| Time | Aug 16, 00:18 UTC |
| Location | 11 km SSW of Piedecuesta, Colombia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tl4c |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.