7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck western Colombia on Monday, August 10, 2026, causing damage and casualties. Reports indicate at least 20 deaths, with people trapped under collapsed buildings. The tremor was felt across Colombia, as well as in neighboring Ecuador and Venezuela, and as far as Bogota. Several airports suspended operations, and structural damage to buildings was reported in Choco province, with Quibdo being particularly affected. The earthquake's epicenter was located near San José del Palmar at a depth of 115 km.