M4.7 earthquake — 19 km SW of Sipí, Colombia
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 19 km SW of Sipí, Colombia on Aug 27, 2026 at 15:25 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 61 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 61.4 km |
| Coordinates | 4.513, -76.749 |
| Time | Aug 27, 15:25 UTC |
| Location | 19 km SW of Sipí, Colombia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tc9s |
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 | 16 km | Sep 3, 05:17 UTC | 30 km S of Sipí, Colombia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.