Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Buenaventura
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca Department, and 1 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 75 km (47 mi) NNE of Buenaventura, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours1
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days5
- Last year41
- Last 5 years50
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Buenaventura
44 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Buenaventura in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Sep 2026, with 29.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Buenaventura
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 44 km SW of Sipí, Colombia | 52 km / 33 mi | depth 84 km | |
| 4.4 | 10 km SW of El Cerrito, Colombia | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 154 km | |
| 4.4 | 26 km SW of Sipí, Colombia | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 66 km | |
| 4.2 | 35 km W of Sipí, Colombia | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.6 | 22 km SW of Sipí, Colombia | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 71 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Buenaventura, answered
Was there an earthquake in Buenaventura today?
Yes. USGS recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Buenaventura in the last 24 hours. The table above has times and magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Buenaventura?
Over the last five years there were 50 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Buenaventura, an average of 10 a year. 41 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 310% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Buenaventura in five years?
A magnitude 5.3 on May 14, 2026, 12:48 UTC, 49 km (31 mi) NE of Buenaventura, at a depth of 113 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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