M5.3 Earthquake 30 km NW of Darien, Colombia — May 14, 2026
2026-05-14 12:48:21 UTC (2026-05-14) · approx. 7:48 AM UTC-5 local
Felt by 23 people across nearby locations.
On May 14, 2026 at 12:48 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 30 km NW of Darien, Colombia, at a depth of 112.7 km and coordinates 4.1341°, -76.6659°. This earthquake was detected by 122 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 442, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 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 23 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
-76.6659°E
Technical Information
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Darien, Colombia?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 30 km NW of Darien, Colombia on May 14, 2026 at 12:48 UTC had a depth of 112.7 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 4.1341°, -76.6659°, which is 30 km NW of Darien, Colombia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks 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: us6000sxn9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 14, 2026). M5.3 Earthquake 30 km NW of Darien, Colombia — May 14, 2026. Retrieved June 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sxn9/