M4.8 earthquake: Cepitá, Colombia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Cepitá, Colombia on October 13, 2026. It was recorded at 04:24 PM GMT-5 at a depth of 162 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.8
mb · Light
Depth
162 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
09:24:21 PM
October 13, 2026
Local time
04:24 PM
October 13, 2026 · GMT-5
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 40 km from Bucaramanga.
- Bucaramanga · 40 km S
- Pamplona · 77 km SW
- Barrancabermeja · 99 km E
- Duitama · 107 km N
- Sogamoso · 119 km N
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 398 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.2 earthquake on March 10, 2015.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 13, 2026 earthquake near Cepitá, Colombia?
The earthquake occurred near Cepitá, Colombia at 6.789° N, 73.007° W, at a depth of 162 km. The nearest town was Bucaramanga, about 40 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Cepitá, 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 Cepitá, Colombia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.