A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, resulting in the collapse of buildings in several cities and at least 73 reported fatalities. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 96 kilometers (60 miles), according to Colombia's geological service. The U.S. tsunami warning system indicated there was no tsunami threat following the quake.
The highest death toll was reported in Pereira, where Mayor Mauricio Salazar confirmed 18 fatalities. In Manizales, Mayor Jorge Eduardo Rojas reported three deaths, while one person died in Buenaventura due to a building collapse. Rescue efforts are ongoing in Cali, where multiple structures have collapsed, and authorities have requested additional support from nearby cities.
The earthquake's epicenter was located near San Jose del Palmar in Choco province. Choco Governor Nubia Carolina Cordoba-Curi reported injuries and significant damage in Quibdo, the provincial capital, and warned residents about potential aftershocks. Colombia's civil aviation authority has suspended flights at several airports while inspections for structural damage are conducted. The quake was felt across nine departments and all 32 departmental capitals, leading to evacuations and damage reports.