Colombia earthquake: Magnitude 7.4 tremor kills 132 in Chocó region
A devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, 2026, with its epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó. The seismic event, occurring at 7:34 a.m. at a depth of 103 km, has caused widespread destruction and significant casualties.
Initial reports indicate at least 132 deaths and over 700 injuries. Major cities including Quibdó, Cali, Manizales, Pereira, and Armenia are on alert. In Manizales, authorities have implemented a preventive curfew to maintain order and safety.
In Cali, emergency responders successfully rescued a mother and her six-month-old baby from the rubble of a collapsed building in the Ciudad Capri neighborhood. Both were reported to be in stable condition following the rescue.
The Servicio Geológico Colombiano is monitoring the situation, noting that the perceived duration of such an event varies based on distance from the hypocenter, terrain characteristics, and local construction.
Entities
Cali · Colombia · Manizales · San José del Palmar · Servicio Geológico Colombiano
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The earthquake occurred at 7:34 a.m. with a depth of 103 km. www.radiosantafe.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The earthquake epicenter was located in San José del Palmar, Chocó. www.eje21.com.co · www.noticiasdenavarra.com · www.radiosantafe.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred on Monday, August 10, 2026. www.eje21.com.co · www.noticiasdenavarra.com · www.radiosantafe.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The duration of an earthquake can be measured by how long it is felt, how long instruments record it, or how long the fault movement lasts. www.radiosantafe.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A mother and her six-month-old baby were rescued alive from rubble in Cali. www.noticiasdenavarra.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 700 people have been injured. www.eje21.com.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A preventive curfew was decreed in Manizales. www.eje21.com.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] The earthquake resulted in at least 132 deaths. www.eje21.com.co · www.noticiasdenavarra.com