Archyde · Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 | 8 mins ago · EARTHQUAKEA powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, 2026, causing widespread panic from Bogotá to regional hubs and prompting emergency protocols. Centered near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department at a considerable depth, the tremor sent …A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, 2026, causing widespread panic from Bogotá to regional hubs and prompting emergency protocols. Centered near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department at a considerable depth, the tremor sent shockwaves across borders to Panama and Venezuela, leading to localized infrastructure inspections. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck at 7:34 a.m. local time on August 10, 2026. Its epicenter was traced to a relatively deep subterranean zone near San José del Palmar in the Chocó region, at a depth of approximately 107 kilometers.