Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Malaga
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Malaga, Santander Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.8, 28 km (17 mi) W of Malaga, on 2026-10-13.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year39
- Last 5 years229
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Malaga
75 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Malaga in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 6.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Malaga
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 0 km SW of Cepitá, Colombia | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 162 km | |
| 4.1 | 9 km NNE of Jordán, Colombia | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 156 km | |
| 4.3 | 4 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 151 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Malaga, answered
Was there an earthquake in Malaga today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Malaga in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Malaga?
Over the last five years there were 229 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Malaga, an average of 46 a year. 39 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Malaga in five years?
A magnitude 5.5 on Dec 10, 2025, 08:27 UTC, 32 km (20 mi) WNW of Malaga, 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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