7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia, felt in Ecuador, triggering evacuations

Published Aug 10, 02:02 PM UTC

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, with its epicentre in San Jose Del Palmar, Choco region, about 400 km west of Bogota. The quake, at a depth of 107 km, was felt across Colombia and neighbouring Ecuador, prompting evacuations from homes and buildings. Choco Governor Nubia Cordoba reported injuries and serious structural damage in the regional capital, though no further details were provided. The event follows two major earthquakes in Venezuela in late June that killed over 5,000 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings.