M4.6 Earthquake 5 km SE of Argelia, Colombia — March 9, 2026
2026-03-09 22:11:22 UTC (2026-03-09) · approx. 5:11 PM UTC-5 local
Felt by 2 people across nearby locations.
On March 9, 2026 at 22:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 5 km SE of Argelia, Colombia, at a depth of 114.5 km and coordinates 4.6844°, -76.0839°. This earthquake was detected by 43 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — 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 2 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
-76.0839°E
Technical Information
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Argelia, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 5 km SE of Argelia, Colombia on March 9, 2026 at 22:11 UTC had a depth of 114.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 4.6844°, -76.0839°, which is 5 km SE of Argelia, Colombia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 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: us7000s39a). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 9, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 5 km SE of Argelia, Colombia — March 9, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s39a/