Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes 8 km NNW of Jordán, Colombia

A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 struck at 17:50:29 GMT on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The seismic event was centered 8 km NNW of Jordán, Colombia, at coordinates 6.8042 latitude and -73.1257 longitude. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) consistently measures earthquake magnitudes based on seismic wave amplitude and other factors to provide worldwide information on earthquake occurrences.

The quake occurred at a significant depth of 147.537 km. Earthquakes are a common geological phenomenon, and the USGS actively monitors and reports on them globally, providing critical data on their location, depth, and magnitude.