M4.5 Earthquake 13 km SSW of Piedecuesta, Colombia — August 30, 2025
2025-08-30 21:50:34 UTC (2025-08-30) · approx. 4:50 PM UTC-5 local
On August 30, 2025 at 21:50 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 13 km SSW of Piedecuesta, Colombia, at a depth of 147.3 km and coordinates 6.8850°, -73.1159°. This earthquake was detected by 38 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-73.1159°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Piedecuesta, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 13 km SSW of Piedecuesta, Colombia on August 30, 2025 at 21:50 UTC had a depth of 147.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 6.8850°, -73.1159°, which is 13 km SSW of Piedecuesta, Colombia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qsn0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 30, 2025). M4.5 Earthquake 13 km SSW of Piedecuesta, Colombia — August 30, 2025. Retrieved November 19, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qsn0/