Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Popayan
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Popayan, Cauca Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.4, 91 km (56 mi) SSE of Popayan, on 2026-10-13.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year2
- Last 5 years6
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Popayan
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Popayan in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jun 2025, with 1.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Popayan
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 20 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Popayan, answered
Was there an earthquake in Popayan today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Popayan in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Popayan?
Over the last five years there were 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Popayan, an average of 1.2 a year. 2 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 67% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Popayan in five years?
A magnitude 4.5 on Aug 30, 2026, 04:37 UTC, 50 km (31 mi) E of Popayan, at a depth of 10 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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