Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes 18 km ESE of Monterrey, Colombia

Despite a magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurring 18 km ESE of Monterrey, Colombia, on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 02:13:46 GMT, no felt reports have been submitted to the USGS. This is common in areas where few people use the reporting system. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 12.362 km.

The USGS assigned a significance score of 340 out of 1000 to this event. This numerical score quantifies the potential impact of an earthquake, with higher numbers indicating a greater likelihood of significant effects. For residents near the affected area, a score of 340 suggests a relatively moderate potential for impact, as a value of 1000 represents the highest possible significance.

The epicenter was located at coordinates 4.7907, -72.7547.