According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Chaparral, Colombia on September 23, 2026. It was recorded at 03:09 PM GMT-5 at a depth of 63 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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From 1990 until this earthquake, 47 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.8 earthquake on September 2, 1997.
M6.8Roncesvalles, Colombia · 24 km SW · 199 kmUSGS
M6.4Roncesvalles, Colombia · 22 km WSW · 178 kmUSGS
Where was the September 23, 2026 earthquake near Chaparral, Colombia?
The earthquake occurred near Chaparral, Colombia at 3.802° N, 75.543° W, at a depth of 63 km. The nearest town was Ibagué, about 79 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Chaparral, Colombia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.6 (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 Chaparral, Colombia?
Since this earthquake, 9 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.6.