Earthquakes in Colombia — May 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in Colombia during May 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 140 km.
The month's largest event in Colombia was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Darien, Colombia on 14 May 2026 at 12:48 UTC. A magnitude 5.3 earthquake radiates roughly 1,344 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 down from the 4 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 1 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.3 near Darien, Colombia on 14 May at 117 km; M4.3 near Cepitá, Colombia on 23 May at 164 km.
That is 50% below the 4 events Colombia averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Colombia, May 2026
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | Darien, Colombia | 117.1 | Colombia | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Cepitá, Colombia | 163.6 | Colombia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Colombia in May 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Colombia during May 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Colombia in May 2026?
A magnitude 5.3 event near Darien, Colombia on 14 May 2026.
Other months in Colombia
Magnitudes for May 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.