Earthquake Risk in Bogota, Colombia
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Key Risk Factors
- 35 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (7 events)
Last significant event: Earthquake - 6.3 - 17 km NNE of Paratebueno, Colombia (2025-06-08) — 2,690,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
How Bogota Compares
Notable Earthquake Events Near Bogota
5.6 - Colombia
May 23, 2008 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 6.3 - 16 km N of Cumaral, Colombia
August 16, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.7 - 6 km SW of Restrepo, Colombia
August 16, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 6.3 - 17 km NNE of Paratebueno, Colombia
June 7, 2025 — WARNING
2,690,000 people exposed; $51,845M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.6 - 13km WNW of Santa Maria, Colombia
January 25, 2019 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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How this data is built
Bogota, Colombia earthquake risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live earthquake monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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