Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Cartagena
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Cartagena, Valparaiso, and 1 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.8, 26 km (16 mi) SW of Cartagena, on 2026-10-12.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours1
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days3
- Last year28
- Last 5 years120
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Cartagena
49 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Cartagena in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 8.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Cartagena
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 50 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.8 | 23 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 34 km | |
| 4.3 | 32 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 31 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Cartagena, answered
Was there an earthquake in Cartagena today?
Yes. USGS recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Cartagena in the last 24 hours. The table above has times and magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Cartagena?
Over the last five years there were 120 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Cartagena, an average of 24 a year. 28 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Cartagena in five years?
A magnitude 6.0 on May 31, 2026, 21:34 UTC, 85 km (53 mi) NNW of Cartagena, at a depth of 25 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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