M4.4 earthquake — 17 km SSW of Bahía Solano, Colombia

An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 17 km SSW of Bahía Solano, Colombia on Aug 19, 2026 at 10:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 6.071, -77.436 |
| Time | Aug 19, 10:07 UTC |
| Location | 17 km SSW of Bahía Solano, Colombia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tluk |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 185 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.