Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Palmira
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Palmira, Valle del Cauca Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.4, 13 km (8 mi) NW of Palmira, on 2026-10-17.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days5
- Last year23
- Last 5 years34
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Palmira
24 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Palmira in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Sep 2026, with 17.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Palmira
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 10 km SW of El Cerrito, Colombia | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 154 km | |
| 4.4 | 20 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 12 km S of Roncesvalles, Colombia | 88 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 13 km SSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 28 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Palmira, answered
Was there an earthquake in Palmira today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Palmira in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Palmira?
Over the last five years there were 34 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Palmira, an average of 6.8 a year. 23 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 238% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Palmira in five years?
A magnitude 5.3 on May 14, 2026, 12:48 UTC, 78 km (49 mi) NNW of Palmira, 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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