Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Bucaramanga
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Bucaramanga, Santander Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.8, 45 km (28 mi) SSE of Bucaramanga, on 2026-10-13.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year38
- Last 5 years228
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Bucaramanga
75 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Bucaramanga in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Nov 2024, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Bucaramanga
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 0 km SW of Cepitá, Colombia | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 162 km | |
| 4.1 | 9 km NNE of Jordán, Colombia | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 156 km | |
| 4.3 | 4 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 151 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Bucaramanga, answered
Was there an earthquake in Bucaramanga today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Bucaramanga in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Bucaramanga?
Over the last five years there were 228 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Bucaramanga, an average of 46 a year. 38 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Bucaramanga in five years?
A magnitude 5.5 on Dec 10, 2025, 08:27 UTC, 41 km (25 mi) SSE of Bucaramanga, at a depth of 164 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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