M4.6 earthquake: Sipí, Colombia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Sipí, Colombia on September 24, 2026. It was recorded at 07:57 PM GMT-5 at a depth of 56 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
56 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
12:57:07 AM
September 25, 2026
Local time
07:57 PM
September 24, 2026 · GMT-5
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 71 km from Buenaventura.
- Buenaventura · 71 km N
- Tuluá · 89 km NW
- Cartago · 114 km W
- Cali · 130 km N
- Quibdó · 136 km S
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.6.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 67 km | Sipí, Colombia · 35 km W | 16 km | USGS | |
| M4.6 | 72 km | Sipí, Colombia · 23 km SW | 13 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 108 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 24, 2026 earthquake near Sipí, Colombia?
The earthquake occurred near Sipí, Colombia at 4.495° N, 76.907° W, at a depth of 56 km. The nearest town was Buenaventura, about 71 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Sipí, 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 Sipí, Colombia?
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.6.