M4.2 earthquake — 17 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 17 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia on Sep 23, 2026 at 09:04 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.915, -75.732 |
| Time | Sep 23, 09:04 UTC |
| Location | 17 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tx28 |
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 | 7 km | Sep 22, 22:12 UTC | 20 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia |
| M4.3 | 7 km | Sep 21, 16:23 UTC | 20 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia |
| M4.1 | 11 km | Sep 22, 10:38 UTC | 25 km SSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia |
| M4.3 | 11 km | Sep 23, 04:46 UTC | 19 km SSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia |
| M4.2 | 15 km | Sep 24, 17:14 UTC | 28 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia |
| M4.3 | 16 km | Sep 21, 22:58 UTC | 3 km SSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.