M4.7 Earthquake 33 km SW of Sipí, Colombia — September 11, 2026
2026-09-11 16:42:30 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 11:42 AM UTC-5 local
On September 11, 2026 at 16:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 33 km SW of Sipí, Colombia, at a depth of 61.1 km and coordinates 4.4193°, -76.8325°. This earthquake was detected by 47 seismic stations with good 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
-76.8325°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Sipí, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 33 km SW of Sipí, Colombia on September 11, 2026 at 16:42 UTC had a depth of 61.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 4.4193°, -76.8325°, which is 33 km SW of Sipí, 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: us7000tgpu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 11, 2026). M4.7 Earthquake 33 km SW of Sipí, Colombia — September 11, 2026. Retrieved September 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tgpu/