M 5.0 - 10 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia
January 10, 2006 at 03:14:41 UTC
Depth: 163.20 km (Intermediate)
Key Takeaway
This moderate earthquake (M5.0) occurred 20 years ago near 10 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia, at a depth of 163.20 km (intermediate). It was felt by 9 people.
Moderate
PAGER Alert
Tsunami
Felt Reports
Event Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mwc |
| Depth | 163.20 km (Intermediate) |
| Location | 6.6790N, 72.9110W |
| Community Intensity | III (Weak) |
| Felt Reports (DYFI) | 9 people |
| Tsunami Warning | No |
| Significance | 388 / 3000 |
| Status | Reviewed |
| Network | us |
| USGS Event Page | View on USGS → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the magnitude of this earthquake?
This earthquake had a magnitude of 5, classified as "Moderate". Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings.
How deep was this earthquake?
This earthquake occurred at a depth of 163.20 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but typically cause less surface damage than shallow events of the same magnitude.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur?
This earthquake occurred near 10 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia, at coordinates 6.6790N, 72.9110W. The location is determined by analyzing seismic wave arrival times at multiple monitoring stations.
Were there aftershocks associated with this event?
Aftershock data for this specific event can be explored by viewing nearby recent earthquakes listed below on this page. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same area following a larger event, and they can continue for days, weeks, or even months depending on the original earthquake's magnitude.
What does the magnitude of this earthquake mean in practical terms?
A magnitude 5 earthquake is classified as "Moderate" — these are widely felt and can cause damage to vulnerable structures, though well-built buildings typically withstand them.
Nearby Recent Earthquakes
5 km ESE of Lenguazaque, Colombia
20 years ago · 156.80 km deep
52 km WSW of Alto Barinas, Venezuela
20 years ago · 1.20 km deep
4 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia
20 years ago · 163.00 km deep
3 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia
20 years ago · 170.70 km deep
5 km ENE of Cepitá, Colombia
20 years ago · 169.70 km deep
1 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia
20 years ago · 166.20 km deep
1 km SW of Cepitá, Colombia
20 years ago · 162.20 km deep
3 km N of Cepitá, Colombia
20 years ago · 161.20 km deep
9 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia
20 years ago · 163.00 km deep
More Earthquakes in Colombia
2 km E of Arboledas, Colombia
6 days ago · 184.66 km deep
6 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia
3 weeks ago · 169.36 km deep
23 km W of El Cairo, Colombia
3 weeks ago · 113.11 km deep
3 km NE of Jordán, Colombia
3 weeks ago · 162.63 km deep
5 km ENE of Cepitá, Colombia
1 month ago · 160.32 km deep
4 km WSW of Cepitá, Colombia
1 month ago · 177.20 km deep
7 km WNW of Contratación, Colombia
1 month ago · 129.29 km deep
2 km NNE of Aratoca, Colombia
2 months ago · 172.44 km deep
More M5.0-6.0 Earthquakes
4 km E of Hukay, Philippines
55 minutes ago · 161.17 km deep
93 km E of Hihifo, Tonga
16 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
71 km SSE of Shihezi, China
19 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
19 hours ago · 9.34 km deep
57 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan
20 hours ago · 60.39 km deep
69 km E of Tobelo, Indonesia
23 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
132 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia
1 day ago · 10.00 km deep
Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
1 day ago · 51.93 km deep
Data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (ComCat). QuakeScan is not affiliated with the USGS. Event details may be updated as new data becomes available.