Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia at Aug 26, 2026, 16:45 UTC, at a depth of 159 km. The epicentre was 26 km (16 mi) NE of San Gil. 38 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 26, 2026, 16:45 UTC |
| Depth | 159.0 km |
| Coordinates | 6.755, -73.004 |
| Felt reports | 38 |
| 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 | 3 km / 2 mi | depth 162 km | |
| 4.1 | 9 km NNE of Jordán, Colombia | 10 km / 6 mi | depth 156 km | |
| 4.3 | 4 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.3 | 12 km S of Piedecuesta, Colombia | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 152 km | |
| 4.5 | 11 km NNE of Jordán, Colombia | 11 km / 7 mi | depth 152 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.