M4.9 Earthquake 5 km NW of Bochalema, Colombia — March 1, 2026
2026-03-01 10:12:50 UTC (2026-03-01) · approx. 5:12 AM UTC-5 local
Felt by 3 people across nearby locations.
On March 1, 2026 at 10:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 5 km NW of Bochalema, Colombia, at a depth of 190.3 km and coordinates 7.6416°, -72.6871°. This earthquake was detected by 67 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 370, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 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 3 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
-72.6871°E
Technical Information
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Bochalema, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 5 km NW of Bochalema, Colombia on March 1, 2026 at 10:12 UTC had a depth of 190.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 7.6416°, -72.6871°, which is 5 km NW of Bochalema, Colombia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 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: us7000s17z). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 1, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 5 km NW of Bochalema, Colombia — March 1, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s17z/