M4.6 earthquake — 30 km SW of Sipí, Colombia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 30 km SW of Sipí, Colombia on Sep 16, 2026 at 06:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 63 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 | 63.4 km |
| Coordinates | 4.432, -76.812 |
| Time | Sep 16, 06:18 UTC |
| Location | 30 km SW of Sipí, Colombia |
| USGS event ID | us7000thse |
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 | 134 km | Oct 7, 01:29 UTC | 21 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.