M4.4 Earthquake 136 km NW of Mosquera, Colombia — July 18, 2026
2026-07-18 08:40:27 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 3:40 AM UTC-5 local
On July 18, 2026 at 08:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 136 km NW of Mosquera, Colombia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 3.3274°, -79.3719°.
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.
Earthquake Details
-79.3719°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Mosquera, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 136 km NW of Mosquera, Colombia on July 18, 2026 at 08:40 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.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t1kk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 18, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 136 km NW of Mosquera, Colombia — July 18, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t1kk/