Colombia Earthquake and International Aidactive

A devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook Colombia at 7:34 (local time). The phenomenon left a preliminary toll of at least 47 dead, serious injuries, and severe infrastructure collapses. Faced with the magnitude of the disaster, the main question the public is asking focuses on the exact location of the event and the extent of the quake. The epicenter: San José del Palmar, in the Chocó department According to official reports from the Colombian Geological Service (SGC), the earthquake's epicenter was located in the municipality of San José del Palmar, in the Chocó department, in western Colombia. Exact location: Approximately 20 kilometers from the town of San José del Palmar, at coordinates 5.04° latitude and -76.34° longitude. Depth: 96 kilometers. Record: Detected by 32 stations of the national seismological network. About an hour after the main event, at 8:18, the same region registered significant aftershocks: A magnitude 4.6 event at shallow depth in the municipality of Nóvita (Chocó). An aftershock of magnitude 4.8 (at 88 km depth) again in San José del Palmar. The most affected urban areas and departments Seismic activity was felt in at least nine departments of Colombia, critically impacting various urban centers: Chocó (epicenter area): In Quibdó, the departmental capital, Governor Nubia Carolina…

Manizales was one of the cities most affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake with its epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó, which shook much of Colombia on August 10. The strong quake caused severe material damage to the Cathedral Basilica of Manizales, which suffered a partial collapse. In videos circulated on social media, the exact moment is observed when one of its side towers collapses and how the rest of the temple was left with multiple cracks. Part of the Cathedral of Manizales collapsed after the earthquake in Colombia Other images showed how the interior of the temple was swaying: the chandeliers, the credence, the reliquary, and other sacred objects due to the strong seismic movement. Cathedral Manizales In another recording shared on social media, the exact moment was captured when a religious figure on the facade detaches and falls from the top of the temple. Cathedral of Manizales The severe damage suffered by the Cathedral revived other episodes of the vulnerability of this temple, whose origins date back to a first chapel in 1850 and a subsequent building between 1854 and 1856. In 1888, the first formal cathedral was built in oak and walnut wood, which succumbed to two fires in 1925 and March 1926. After being completely destroyed, a public competition was held in 1928 that gave life to the current imposing Gothic structure. Strong earthquake The earthquake recorded in the morning also caused damage in…

The earthquake caused significant material and human damage in cities such as Cali, Pereira, and Manizales, resulting in the death of dozens of people.

A powerful earthquake, initially measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia, killing at least 73 people. Cities including Cali, Pereira and Manizales were among the hardest-hit.

Although no damage has been reported in the city after the strong earthquake on Monday, there are preventive evacuations in several buildings.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele made himself available to Colombia this Monday to immediately send rescue teams, medical personnel, paramedics, and supplies after the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that shook the western part of the South American country on the morning of August 10. The earthquake's epicenter was in the municipality of San José del Palmar, in the department of Chocó, at a depth of 96 kilometers, confirmed the Colombian Geological Service. The tremor was strongly felt in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Manizales, and Barranquilla, among other cities. Damages reported in various regions Chocó Governor Carolina Córdoba Curi reported serious injuries in Quibdó and expressed concern about possible aftershocks. In Manizales, one of the towers of the cathedral suffered significant damage. Pereira's Matecaña Airport experienced the partial collapse of a passenger transit area. Medellín's Metro suspended lines A and B, as well as several cable car lines, while technical teams assessed the infrastructure. The National Disaster Risk Management Unit (UNGRD) ruled out a tsunami alert for the Pacific coast. As of the time of this report, at least 21 deaths, dozens of injuries, and several people trapped were reported. Additionally, the first official report from Aerocivil specified at 8:54 a.m. on Monday, August 10: "There are impacts on the ae…

Several damaged buildings and at least 18 people dead were left by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake recorded on Monday morning in Colombia. According to Colombian media, the mayor of Pereira, Mauricio Salazar, confirmed that at least 18 people had died as a result of the quake. After the natural disaster, President José Antonio Kast shared a message of support to Colombia via X. In the post, he assured that our country is available to help in any way possible. "Our full solidarity with the Colombian people after the strong earthquake that affected the west of the country," the post begins. "Chile knows the pain and challenge left by earthquakes. We are available to support whatever Colombia needs," it concludes.

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo sent a message of solidarity to the people of Colombia after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake was recorded on Monday, August 10. "We are following with great concern and sorrow the situation caused by this morning's earthquake in the Republic of Colombia. We send to President Abelardo de la Espriella and the Colombian people, on behalf of ourselves and the people of Guatemala, all our solidarity," Arévalo stated during the La Ronda press conference. The statement was released while Colombian authorities are conducting assessments to determine the extent of the damage caused by the seismic event, according to the same media outlet. According to the Guatemalan president, since learning about the earthquake, the National Disaster Reduction Coordination (Conred) has contacted its Colombian counterparts to offer any necessary support. "When there is an international aid request, Conred is informing about the resources available in the country to help as needed," the leader said during La Ronda on Monday, August 10. Arévalo had already spoken out via social media, where he stated: "We are following with concern the strong earthquake this morning in Colombia. To President Abelardo Espriella and the Colombian people, I express all my closeness and ...

At least 25 people were reported dead after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale shook central and western Colombia on Monday morning. The tremors began at 7.34 am local time and lasted four minutes, according to the Colombian Geological Service, which said the epicenter was located in the western municipality of San José del Palmar, located in a rural, mountainous area in the Chocó department. Seguir leyendo

The quake shook several major cities, including Bogotá, Cali and Medellín. At least 20 people were reported dead in the city of Pereira, about 35 miles from the epicenter.

At least 18 people died in the city of Pereira, Mayor Mauricio Salazar said

During the morning of this Monday, August 10, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded in western Colombia. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter was in San José del Palmar, in the Department of Chocó, located about 280 kilometers west of Bogotá, the capital of the country. The quake had a depth of about 107 kilometers and occurred at 7:34 (local time), according to preliminary information from the agency. What is known about the 7.4 earthquake registered in Colombia. The governor of Chocó, Nubia Carolina Córdoba Curi, assured that in the department's capital, Quibdó, "there are injured and serious damage to buildings." "We are already assessing the damage to issue the first official report," added the authority. We just experienced a severe seismic event in the department of Chocó. We are concerned about aftershocks. Although the epicenter was in San José del Palmar, in the capital Quibdó there are injured and serious damage to buildings. We are already assessing the damage to issue the first...

BOGOTÁ.- An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shook much of Colombia this Monday and left at least 18 dead, significant material damage, and injuries in Pereira, the capital of the Risaralda department, where building collapses and damage at the Matecaña international airport were recorded. It was the mayor of this municipality, Mauricio Salazar Peláez, who confirmed to Caracol radio the death of at least 18 people in his district. Three of them were at the airport. Salazar stated that the situation is "critical" and that rescue workers are working in various areas of the city, where dozens of people are trapped under the rubble. "Everything has been chaotic and communications have collapsed," the mayor assured. Images circulated after the quake show the collapse of a three-story building in the city. The videos show how the structure begins to shake and finally collapses, while people nearby scream and run away from the scene. Finally, the image fills with white smoke, caused by the dust from the building debris. Risaralda governor, Juan Diego Patiño, reported injuries and severe damage in Pereira and described the situation as "very difficult." Information on the number of victims remains under consolidation. Pereira, Armenia, and Manizales, cities of the so-called Coffee Axis, reported damage to buildings and problems in the...

Multiple damaged buildings and at least 18 people dead left the magnitude 7.4 earthquake recorded on Monday morning in Colombia. According to Colombian media reports, the mayor of Pereira, Mauricio Salazar, confirmed that at least 18 people have died as a result of the quake. "It is very tragic what has happened to us today. We do not know, at this moment, the true extent of the earthquake's impact. I can only provide the figure of 18 dead and dozens of injured for now," he mentioned. Meanwhile, the mayor of Buenaventura also reported one death and that two of the bridges connecting the port have fallen. According to what has been learned, the earthquake has affected at least nine departments in the country. Although there is no official victim count from authorities at the moment, Colombian media have shared videos on social networks showing the collapse of numerous buildings in Quibdó, Pereira, Cali, and Manizales. The governor of Chocó, Nubia Córdoba, stated on social media that "although the epicenter was San José del Palmar, in the capital Quibdó there are injured and serious damage to buildings. We are already assessing the damage to issue the first official report." Meanwhile, Cali's mayor, Alejandro Eder, has reported that there are "several sectors of the city where there is building..."

Through his social media, Dr. Juan Gallego requests assistance after the earthquake that affected the structures of several cities in Colombia.

A strong earthquake shook a large region of Colombia this Monday and was felt in several cities in the center and southwest of the country, including Bogotá, where residents of buildings and residential complexes evacuated as a precaution after alarms were triggered. In this context, Eduardo Malagnino, in communication with LN+, explained how the earthquake occurred. Breaking news

Julio Fierro Morales, director of the Colombian Geological Service, stated that this Monday's earthquake was the strongest the country has experienced in decades, at least since 1979. "It is the strongest earthquake felt in recent decades in the country; there are previous earthquakes in the area, particularly on November 23, 1979, when a magnitude 7.2 earthquake was recorded," the expert indicated. #ATTENTION | The Colombian Geological Service confirmed that the 7.4 magnitude earthquake recorded in recent hours in the country is the strongest episode Colombia has felt in decades since 1979. It was also felt in Ecuador, Panama, and Ecuador. The director of the CGS speaks,... pic.twitter.com/IlVQJXH02p — ÚltimaHoraCaracol (@UltimaHoraCR) August 10, 2026 News developing

Mauricio Salazar assured that the extent of the damage in the city is still unknown after the magnitude 7.4 earthquake recorded.

Inhabitants of the area recorded scenes after the earthquake, as the assessment of the situation continues.

The epicenter of this Monday's earthquake was in the San José del Palmar area, in the Chocó region, in the Colombian Pacific. It was felt throughout the country, but also in others like Ecuador and Panama.

At 8:34 in the morning on this Monday, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake was recorded. According to the Colombian Geological Service (SGC), the epicenter was in the town of San José del Palmar, in the department of Chocó, at a depth of 96 kilometers. The earthquake was felt at 07:34 local time (8:34 Chile time) in Bogotá, Cali, Popayán, Manizales, Armenia, Pereira, Medellín, and other cities in the center and west of the country. El Tiempo, one of Colombia's most reputable media outlets, called the event a "earthquake" and reported that it was felt throughout the country.

Collapses and injuries in the Chocó department. First images of damaged buildings, collapsed structures, and debris on the street

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, shaking the South American nation and neighbouring Ecuador and prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings. The epicentre was in San Jose Del Palmar, a municipality in the Choco region about 400km (250 miles) west of Colombia’s capital, Bogota, the US Geological Survey and Colombia’s counterpart reported. The USGS said it struck at a depth of 107 km (66 miles). Choco Governor Nubia Córdoba said on social media that in...

The president of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, took charge of rescue efforts after the earthquake that occurred in his country. "I have directly assumed leadership of the emergency response in San José del Palmar. I have ordered the establishment of a Unified Command Post to coordinate the response to damages and displaced persons," the Colombian president wrote on X. "I have requested a detailed report from the director of UNGRD on the situation and the most urgent needs. I will also be personally in Pereira to accompany those affected and verify the government's response. You are not alone. The State is present and acting. Firm for the Homeland!" De la Espriella concluded, who assumed the presidency of the country on Friday. A strong earthquake shook Colombia this Monday and was strongly felt in major cities like Bogotá and Cali, with an unspecified number of injured and affected buildings in the west of the country, according to authorities and journalists from AFP agency. The quake, which began at 7:34 (local time), had a magnitude of 7.4 according to the Colombian geological service and the United States. The depth was about 100 km with an epicenter near San José del Palmar, Chocó (west). The governor of that impoverished department reported on X that there are "injured" and "severe damage to buildings." A video obtained by an AFP journalist shows a collapsed building in Quibdó, the capital of Chocó.…

The earthquake led to serious damage and injuries in the city of Pereira in western Colombia, the provincial governor told the local radio.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake shook much of Colombia this Monday, according to the Colombian Geological Service (SGC), and authorities reported damage in several cities such as Manizales, Cali, and Pereira. The SGC initially reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.7, but in another bulletin, it indicated that it was 7.4. The tremor was felt at 07:34 local time (12:34 GMT) and had its epicenter in the town of San José del Palmar, in the department of Chocó, located on the Pacific coast, at a depth of 82 kilometers, the SGC stated in an initial bulletin. The earthquake was felt in Bogotá, Cali, Popayán, Manizales, Armenia, Pereira, Medellín, and other cities in the center and west of the country, and some of them experienced material damage. #Attention Reports of severe structural damage in Pereira after the earthquake. The citizen report indicates damage in the sectors of Álamos and El Poblado. The information is preliminary, and authorities are working on verifying possible damages and the state... pic.twitter.com/daayEGv3iR — Vanguardia (@vanguardiacom) August 10, 2026 In Cali and Manizales, parts of many building facades collapsed, and in the second city, one of the cathedral towers was damaged. “There are many cracked buildings,” said Cali’s mayor, Alejandro Eder, in statements to Blu Radio, with no information so far about victims. In Pereira, the capital of the department...

The earthquake had its epicenter in the San José del Palmar area, Chocó.

The department's leader referred to the initial impacts after the 7.4 earthquake, which had its epicenter in San José del Palmar.

The epicenter was located in San José del Palmar, in the Chocó department, about 280 kilometers west of Bogotá, at a depth of 107 kilometers at 7:34 a.m. A magnitude 7.4 earthquake was recorded this Monday in western Colombia, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), with a movement felt in several cities across the country.

BOGOTÁ.- A strong earthquake shook Colombia this Monday and was strongly felt in major cities such as Bogotá and Cali, with an undetermined number of injured and affected buildings in the west of the country. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4 according to the Colombian geological service and the United States. It had a depth of about 100 kilometers with an epicenter near San José del Palmar, in the Chocó locality. Developing news

A strong earthquake shook Colombia this Monday, August 10. The quake began at 7:34 (local time) and had a magnitude of 6.6. According to the official statement from the Colombian Geological Service, the epicenter was San José del Palmar in the department of Chocó.