Earthquakes in Colombia — March 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Colombia during March 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 156 km.
The month's largest event in Colombia was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Arboledas, Colombia on 01 March 2026 at 10:12 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 Arboledas, Colombia on 01 March at 185 km; M4.6 near Argelia, Colombia on 09 March at 112 km; M4.5 near Aratoca, Colombia on 19 March at 172 km.
That is 25% below the 4 events Colombia averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Colombia, March 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 | Arboledas, Colombia | 184.7 | Colombia | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Argelia, Colombia | 111.8 | Colombia | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Aratoca, Colombia | 171.8 | Colombia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Colombia in March 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Colombia during March 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Colombia in March 2026?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Arboledas, Colombia on 01 March 2026.
Other months in Colombia
Magnitudes for March 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.