2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Aug 10, 2026 08:08 PM IST
A powerful earthquake in western Colombia on Monday shook the country and neighbouring Ecuador, prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake is reported to be of 7.4 magnitude. The mayor of Colombia’s Manizales said at least two people have been killed in the earthquake.
The mayor of Cali, Colombia, on Sunday said that at least 20 buildings have collapsed after the earthquake and several people are trapped in the collapsed buildings.
Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.4 – 5 km E of San José del Palmar, Colombia https://t.co/wkV30OXjpo
— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) August 10, 2026
The epicentre of the earthquake is reported to be in San José del Palmar, a community about 250 miles (400 kilometres) west of Colombia’s capital, Bogotá, AP reported.
People stand outside their homes after a quake was felt in Bogota, Colombia. (AP Photo)
Choco Governor Nubia Córdoba said on social media that in the regional capital, “there are injuries and serious damage to buildings,” but didn’t provide further details.
“We have just experienced a major earthquake in the department of Choco. We are concerned about aftershocks. Although the epicenter was near San Jose del Palmar, there are injuries and significant damage to buildings in the capital, Quibdo. We are already carrying out a damage assessment and will issue the first official report shortly,” Governor Cordoba said on X.
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