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Bogota is the capital of Colombia, where a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western regions on August 10, 2026, causing tremors felt in the city and prompting evacuations. This event follows a 5.3 magnitude quake in June 2025 that injured dozens in the capital and surrounding areas.

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What to know

  • USGS recorded a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia with a depth of 96 km. Aug 10
  • The epicenter was located near San José del Palmar in the Chocó region. Aug 10
  • The 7.4 magnitude earthquake had its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco province, about 250 miles west of Bogota. Aug 10
  • Tremors were felt across western Colombia and reached the border with Venezuela, prompting evacuations in several cities including the capital. Aug 10
  • The quake measured 7.4 magnitude and was recorded at a depth of about 107 km by the USGS. Aug 10

Timeline

  1. Aug 10, 2026
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  4. Jun 10, 2025
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