Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 12 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 12 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia at Aug 16, 2026, 00:18 UTC, at a depth of 148 km. The epicentre was 15 km (9 mi) S of Piedecuesta.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 16, 2026, 00:18 UTC |
| Depth | 148.1 km |
| Coordinates | 6.854, -73.035 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 0 km SW of Cepitá, Colombia | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 162 km | |
| 4.1 | 9 km NNE of Jordán, Colombia | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 156 km | |
| 4.3 | 4 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | 9 km / 6 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.3 | 12 km S of Piedecuesta, Colombia | 2 km / 1 mi | depth 152 km | |
| 4.5 | 11 km NNE of Jordán, Colombia | 4 km / 2 mi | depth 152 km | |
| 4.9 | 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 159 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.