10 August 2026
Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia
Reports of collapsed and severely damaged buildings in several major cities, including Cali and Pereira Colombia earthquake live – latest updates A powerful earthquake has struck western Colombia, with reports of collapsed and severely damaged buildings in major cities including Cali and Pereira. The US and Colombian geological surveys reported that a 7. 4 magnitude earthquake had struck at 7. 34 am local time (13. 34 BST) on Monday, with its epicentre in the western department of Chocó.
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