M4.5 earthquake — 43 km ESE of Juradó, Colombia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 43 km ESE of Juradó, Colombia on Oct 16, 2026 at 13:02 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 30 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 30.1 km |
| Coordinates | 6.896, -77.427 |
| Time | Oct 16, 13:02 UTC |
| Location | 43 km ESE of Juradó, Colombia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2pw |
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 | 283 km | Nov 7, 16:01 UTC | 11 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama |
| M4.4 | 285 km | Nov 6, 19:06 UTC | 10 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.