Earthquakes in Colombia — April 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in Colombia during April 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 50 km.
The month's largest event in Colombia was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Bahía Solano, Colombia on 12 April 2026 at 11:50 UTC. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Colombia monthly average of 4 events over the period we cover, and up from the 3 recorded the previous month.
75% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 25% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 12 April, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.8 near Bahía Solano, Colombia on 12 April at 10 km; M4.6 near La Uvita, Colombia on 12 April at 10 km; M4.6 near Jordán, Colombia on 18 April at 162 km.
That is close to the 4 events Colombia averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Colombia, April 2026
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Bahía Solano, Colombia | 10.0 | Colombia | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Jordán, Colombia | 162.2 | Colombia | View details View | |
| 4.6 | La Uvita, Colombia | 10.0 | Colombia | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Sácama, Colombia | 16.1 | Colombia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Colombia in April 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Colombia during April 2026, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Colombia in April 2026?
A magnitude 4.8 event near Bahía Solano, Colombia on 12 April 2026.
Other months in Colombia
Magnitudes for April 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.