M4.7 Earthquake 45 km E of Maicao, Colombia — October 24, 2025
2025-10-24 21:30:52 UTC (2025-10-24) · approx. 4:30 PM UTC-5 local
Felt by 4 people across nearby locations.
On October 24, 2025 at 21:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 45 km E of Maicao, Colombia, at a depth of 96.6 km and coordinates 11.3798°, -71.8215°. This earthquake was detected by 57 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 341, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 4 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-71.8215°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Maicao, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 45 km E of Maicao, Colombia on October 24, 2025 at 21:30 UTC had a depth of 96.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.3798°, -71.8215°, which is 45 km E of Maicao, Colombia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rjb5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 24, 2025). M4.7 Earthquake 45 km E of Maicao, Colombia — October 24, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rjb5/