M4.9 earthquake — 20 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 20 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia on Sep 14, 2026 at 20:02 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 60 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 59.8 km |
| Coordinates | 4.494, -76.745 |
| Time | Sep 14, 20:02 UTC |
| Location | 20 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia |
| USGS event ID | us7000thge |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 6 km | Sep 14, 20:08 UTC | 26 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia |
| M4.4 | 6 km | Sep 8, 02:01 UTC | 21 km SW of Sipí, Colombia |
| M4.5 | 9 km | Sep 14, 14:57 UTC | 11 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia |
| M4.7 | 12 km | Sep 12, 11:16 UTC | 32 km SW of Sipí, Colombia |
| M4.7 | 13 km | Sep 11, 16:42 UTC | 33 km SW of Sipí, Colombia |
| M4.9 | 17 km | Sep 14, 21:13 UTC | 31 km WSW of Sipí, Colombia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.