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M 4.5 earthquake - 23 km SW of Sipí, Colombia

USGS reports a magnitude 4.5 earthquake located 23 km SW of Sipí, Colombia (4.5042, -76.7978) at a depth of 72.6 km. Event reported 2026-09-18T18:41:22.677Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
9/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
6/10

Why it matters

Magnitude 4.5 quakes can be felt locally and may cause minor damage in vulnerable structures. The intermediate depth (≈72.6 km) typically reduces surface shaking compared with shallower quakes, but local impacts and potential aftershocks warrant situational awareness for residents and responders in the affected area.

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