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M4.1 Earthquake 10 km W of San José del Palmar, ColombiaAugust 11, 2026

2026-08-11 15:43:41 UTC (2026-08-11) · approx. 10:43 AM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time15:43 UTC10:43 AM UTC-5
Depth101.6 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates4.912°, -76.330°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On August 11, 2026 at 15:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 10 km W of San José del Palmar, Colombia, at a depth of 101.6 km and coordinates 4.9121°, -76.3300°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 4.91°, -76.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
101.6 km
intermediate depth
Location
4.9121°N
-76.3300°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tjzx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
113.0°
Min Station Distance
1.500°
RMS Residual
0.61 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-03 18:11:58 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near San José del Palmar, Colombia?

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 10 km W of San José del Palmar, Colombia on August 11, 2026 at 15:43 UTC had a depth of 101.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tjzx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 11, 2026). M4.1 Earthquake 10 km W of San José del Palmar, ColombiaAugust 11, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tjzx/