4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 20 km WSW of Roncesvalles, ColombiaSeptember 22, 2026

2026-09-22 22:12:26 UTC (5 hours ago) · approx. 5:12 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time22:12 UTC5:12 PM UTC-5
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates3.948°, -75.781°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 22, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 20 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 3.9480°, -75.7814°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 3.95°, -75.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
3.9480°N
-75.7814°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000twzi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
115.0°
Min Station Distance
1.707°
RMS Residual
0.88 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-23 02:18:34 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Roncesvalles, Colombia?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 20 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia on September 22, 2026 at 22:12 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000twzi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 22, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 20 km WSW of Roncesvalles, ColombiaSeptember 22, 2026. Retrieved September 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000twzi/