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Puracé volcano remains under orange alert amid increased seismic activity in Colombia
The Puracé volcano in Cauca, Colombia, remains under an orange alert due to increased volcanic activity and the risk of eruption. The Colombian Geological Service (SGC) reported a significant increase in seismic activity, including an earthquake swarm of over 50 tremors on August 29, 2026. These events, primarily volcano-tectonic in nature, were localized near the crater and reached magnitudes between 2.8 and 4.1.
Separately, Colombia experienced widespread seismic activity across multiple departments on August 30, 2026. The SGC recorded at least 11 low-magnitude earthquakes in regions including Santander, Cauca, Chocó, La Guajira, Antioquia, and Huila. The strongest tremor of the day was a 3.4 magnitude earthquake in Istmina, Chocó. No significant damage or casualties have been reported from these recent seismic events.
Entities
Cauca · Chocó · Puracé volcano · Santander · Servicio Geológico Colombiano
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Seismic activity on August 30 included locations in Santander, Cauca, Chocó, La Guajira, Antioquia, and Huila. www.diariodecolombia.com · diariodelnorte.net · diariodelhuila.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Puracé volcano recorded an earthquake swarm of over 50 tremors on August 29, 2026. www.boyacadigital.com · www.meteorologiaenred.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] At least 11 seismic events were recorded across various Colombian departments on August 30, 2026. www.diariodecolombia.com · diariodelnorte.net · diariodelhuila.com
- [DISPUTED] The highest magnitude earthquake recorded on August 30 was a 3.4 magnitude event in Istmina, Chocó. www.diariodecolombia.com · diariodelnorte.net · diariodelhuila.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Puracé volcano tremors reached magnitudes between 2.8 and 4.1. www.boyacadigital.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Puracé volcano is under an orange alert due to eruption risk. www.boyacadigital.com · www.meteorologiaenred.com