M4.5 earthquake — 15 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 15 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia on Aug 27, 2026 at 16:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 64 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 64.0 km |
| Coordinates | 4.518, -76.674 |
| Time | Aug 27, 16:21 UTC |
| Location | 15 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tca5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 3 km | Aug 27, 15:25 UTC | 16 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia |
| M4.4 | 18 km | Aug 24, 02:41 UTC | 26 km SW of Sipí, Colombia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.