Earthquakes in Colombia — January 2025
2 earthquakes were recorded in Colombia during January 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 96 km.
The month's largest event in Colombia was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Sipí, Colombia on 04 January 2025 at 08:17 UTC. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Colombia monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover, and down from the 4 recorded the previous month.
50% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 50% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.6 near Sipí, Colombia on 04 January at 10 km; M4.3 near Tona, Colombia on 09 January at 182 km.
That is close to the 2 events Colombia averages per month across the 2 months on record.
Every earthquake in Colombia, January 2025
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | Tona, Colombia | 182.4 | Colombia | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Sipí, Colombia | 10.0 | Colombia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Colombia in January 2025?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Colombia during January 2025, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Colombia in January 2025?
A magnitude 4.6 event near Sipí, Colombia on 04 January 2025.
Other months in Colombia
Magnitudes for January 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.