M4.5 earthquake — 30 km S of Sipí, Colombia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 30 km S of Sipí, Colombia on Sep 3, 2026 at 05:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 81 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 81.4 km |
| Coordinates | 4.383, -76.690 |
| Time | Sep 3, 05:17 UTC |
| Location | 30 km S of Sipí, Colombia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdu1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 15 km | Aug 27, 15:25 UTC | 16 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia |
| M4.5 | 15 km | Aug 27, 16:21 UTC | 15 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia |
| M4.5 | 27 km | Aug 29, 10:50 UTC | 24 km WSW of Sipí, Colombia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.