M4.6 earthquake — 23 km NNW of Rioblanco, Colombia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 23 km NNW of Rioblanco, Colombia on Sep 24, 2026 at 16:46 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.711, -75.749 |
| Time | Sep 24, 16:46 UTC |
| Location | 23 km NNW of Rioblanco, Colombia |
| USGS event ID | us6000txdb |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 10 km | Sep 28, 08:39 UTC | 26 km WNW of Chaparral, Colombia |
| M4.5 | 22 km | Sep 29, 21:50 UTC | 15 km SW of San Antonio, Colombia |
| M4.6 | 146 km | Sep 27, 21:57 UTC | 19 km SW of Sipí, Colombia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.