Earthquakes in Colombia — February 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Colombia during February 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 144 km.
The month's largest event in Colombia was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near El Cairo, Colombia on 13 February 2026 at 11:40 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Colombia monthly average of 4 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and level with the 3 recorded the previous month.
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% 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 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near El Cairo, Colombia on 13 February at 113 km; M4.8 near Jordán, Colombia on 11 February at 147 km; M4.3 near Aratoca, Colombia on 14 February at 172 km.
That is 25% below the 4 events Colombia averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Colombia, February 2026
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | El Cairo, Colombia | 113.1 | Colombia | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Jordán, Colombia | 146.9 | Colombia | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Aratoca, Colombia | 172.1 | Colombia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Colombia in February 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Colombia during February 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Colombia in February 2026?
A magnitude 4.9 event near El Cairo, Colombia on 13 February 2026.
Other months in Colombia
Magnitudes for February 2026 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.