M4.5 Earthquake 30 km S of Sipí, Colombia — September 3, 2026
2026-09-03 05:17:16 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 12:17 AM UTC-5 local
On September 3, 2026 at 05:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 30 km S of Sipí, Colombia, at a depth of 81.4 km and coordinates 4.3826°, -76.6896°. This earthquake was detected by 47 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
-76.6896°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Sipí, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 30 km S of Sipí, Colombia on September 3, 2026 at 05:17 UTC had a depth of 81.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 4.3826°, -76.6896°, which is 30 km S of Sipí, 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: us7000tdu1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 3, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 30 km S of Sipí, Colombia — September 3, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tdu1/