M4.5 earthquake: Juradó, Colombia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Juradó, Colombia on October 16, 2026. It was recorded at 08:02 AM GMT-5 at a depth of 26 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.5
mb · Light
Depth
26 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
01:02:41 PM
October 16, 2026
Local time
08:02 AM
October 16, 2026 · GMT-5
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 151 km from Quibdó.
- Quibdó · 151 km NW
- Turbo · 155 km SW
- Bello · 207 km W
- Medellín · 208 km W
- Montería · 267 km SW
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, 121 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.2 earthquake on October 18, 1992.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 16, 2026 earthquake near Juradó, Colombia?
The earthquake occurred near Juradó, Colombia at 6.853° N, 77.368° W, at a depth of 26 km. The nearest town was Quibdó, about 151 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Juradó, Colombia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.5 (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 Juradó, Colombia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.