M4.6 earthquake: Sipí, Colombia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Sipí, Colombia on September 27, 2026. It was recorded at 04:57 PM GMT-5 at a depth of 72 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
72 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
09:57:52 PM
September 27, 2026
Local time
04:57 PM
September 27, 2026 · GMT-5
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 76 km from Buenaventura.
- Buenaventura · 76 km N
- Tuluá · 79 km NW
- Cartago · 101 km W
- Armenia · 123 km W
- Cali · 127 km N
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.2.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 67 km | Sipí, Colombia · 35 km W | 24 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 120 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 27, 2026 earthquake near Sipí, Colombia?
The earthquake occurred near Sipí, Colombia at 4.503° N, 76.790° W, at a depth of 72 km. The nearest town was Buenaventura, about 76 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, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.2.