M4.4 Earthquake 14 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia — November 13, 2026
2026-11-13 20:01:41 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 3:01 PM UTC-5 local
On November 13, 2026 at 20:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 14 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia, at a depth of 9.7 km and coordinates 3.9065°, -75.6814°.
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.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.4 mainshock that occurred 10 days ago 24 km NNW of Rioblanco, Colombia. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 3 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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-75.6814°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Roncesvalles, Colombia?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 14 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia on November 13, 2026 at 20:01 UTC had a depth of 9.7 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.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.4 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.4 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.4 mainshock that occurred earlier 24 km NNW of Rioblanco, Colombia. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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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: us7000ty44). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 13, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 14 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia — November 13, 2026. Retrieved November 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ty44/