Massive Colombia earthquake as cities hit with 7.4-magnitude tremor

NewsUK & WorldEnvironmentThe epicentre of the earthquake was in San Jose del PalmaKirstie McCrum14:49, 10 Aug 2026A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale hit Colombia this afternoon (Monday).‌The epicenter was located just five kilometers east of San Jose del Palmar, but the quake was felt in various cities, including Medellin, where numerous buildings were evacuated, as reported on social media, reports the Daily Express. The tremor struck at a depth of 107 kilometres, the USGS said, and a map from the US institute suggests it was felt as far as Bogota.‌The epicentre of the earthquake was in San Jose del Palmar, but maps from the US Geological Survey show very strong shaking in surrounding areas, including Cali, Armenia, and Manizales.‌Several buildings in Medellin, the c