M4.7 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Monterrey, Colombia — July 26, 2026
2026-07-26 02:13:46 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 9:13 PM UTC-5 local
On July 26, 2026 at 02:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 18 km ESE of Monterrey, Colombia, at a depth of 12.4 km and coordinates 4.7907°, -72.7547°. This earthquake was detected by 63 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-72.7547°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Monterrey, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 18 km ESE of Monterrey, Colombia on July 26, 2026 at 02:13 UTC had a depth of 12.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 4.7907°, -72.7547°, which is 18 km ESE of Monterrey, Colombia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t3eb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 26, 2026). M4.7 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Monterrey, Colombia — July 26, 2026. Retrieved July 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t3eb/