A violent earthquake, with a magnitude between 6.6 and 7.4 based on initial measurements, was recorded today, Monday 10 August, in Colombia. Serious damage was also recorded in Cali, the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, where at least 25 structures collapsed with people trapped under the rubble. Although the epicenter was in San José del Palmar, there were injuries and serious damage to buildings also in the capital, Quibdó. We will follow you around Bogotá… pic.twitter.com/XorLmu4YmG — Carlos F. Galán (@CarlosFGalan) August 10, 2026Following the earthquake Colombia has suspended flights at six airports. The note from the FarnesinaThe Farnesina is following, in conjunction with the diplomatic mission in Colombia, the evolution of the situation in the country after the violent earthquake which caused numerous victims and serious damage to buildings.