M4.8 earthquake: Sipí, Colombia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Sipí, Colombia on September 19, 2026. It was recorded at 08:44 AM GMT-5 at a depth of 58 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.8
mb · Light
Depth
58 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
01:44:35 PM
September 19, 2026
Local time
08:44 AM
September 19, 2026 · GMT-5
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 74 km from Buenaventura.
- Buenaventura · 74 km N
- Tuluá · 87 km NW
- Cartago · 110 km W
- Cali · 130 km N
- Armenia · 132 km W
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.6.
Because this earthquake is more than 30 days old, only significant earthquakes from our archive are counted.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 72 km | Sipí, Colombia · 23 km SW | 9 km | USGS | |
| M4.6 | 56 km | Sipí, Colombia · 34 km WSW | 4 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 109 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.4 earthquake on August 10, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 19, 2026 earthquake near Sipí, Colombia?
The earthquake occurred near Sipí, Colombia at 4.511° N, 76.871° W, at a depth of 58 km. The nearest town was Buenaventura, about 74 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Sipí, Colombia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.8 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Sipí, Colombia?
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.6.