Update: Sept. 14 – 5.4 magnitude earthquake detected near Uramita, Colombia

Published Oct 8, 2025

URAMITA, Antioquia — A 5.4 magnitude quake was recorded near Uramita Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 07:12 UTC (02:12 local time), with its epicenter situated approximately 5 km west-northwest of Uramita and a depth of 47 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 37 online responses from individuals saying that they experienced the quake. According to the USGS DYFI report, weak to light shaking was registered and people in cities like Itagüí and Bello reported experiencing the tremor.

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Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey