Reported by GFZ yesterday.
It is one of only 2 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 3 September 2026.
What the source measured
GFZ reported: Northern Colombia
GFZ recorded magnitude 4.6 at a depth of 168 km.
The seismic region given by the source is Northern Colombia.
An estimated 2,181 people live within 30 km of this point.
Nearby, since 3 September 2026
- September 3, 2026 · score 13 · 0.0 km
How we know
One source: GFZ. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 13 out of 100, at 84 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 13 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 84% |
| Coordinates | 6.3720, -72.9420 |
| Nearest City | San Gil (30 km) |
| Population Exposed | 2.2K within 30 km |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-03T16:58:45.500Z |
| Source | https://geofon.gfz-potsdam.de/eqinfo/event.php?id=gfz2026rgxw |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.62 |
| Depth | 167.5 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | Northern Colombia |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 13/100, near San Gil (Colombia), based on data from gfz. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.