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7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Colombia, Tremors Felt in Venezuela
On Monday morning, a very strong earthquake happened in Colombia, a country in South America.
An earthquake is when the ground shakes, like the whole earth is rumbling.
Scientists called the USGS use special tools to measure how strong the shaking is.
They said this earthquake was extremely strong, with a magnitude of 7.4.
It started near a small town called San José del Palmar, and the shaking was even felt in the neighbouring country of Venezuela.
In the city of Cali, part of a building collapsed because of the shaking.
The scientists are still studying the earthquake, and they may change the number they gave if they learn more.
People in the area are being told to stay alert and follow official safety guidance.
A few months ago, Venezuela also had two very big earthquakes, so this part of the world has had a lot of shaking lately.
When big earthquakes happen, it's important to listen to adults and officials and follow their safety instructions.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, 2026, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The epicentre was located about three miles east of San José del Palmar, Colombia, and the quake struck at 7:34 am Colombia time.
Tremors from the earthquake were felt in neighbouring Venezuela.
Video footage showed a building partially collapsing in Cali, Colombia, after the earthquake.
The USGS said the reported magnitude and shake-severity information could be revised as seismologists review more data.
- Who
- The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the earthquake, while Colombia's geological agency and authorities were monitoring the situation; residents in Colombia and Venezuela felt the tremors.
- What
- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck near San José del Palmar, Colombia, with tremors felt in Venezuela and a partial building collapse reported in Cali.
- Where
- About three miles east of San José del Palmar, Colombia.
- When
- Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7:34 am Colombia time.
- Why
- The articles do not state a specific cause for this earthquake, but note that the earlier Venezuelan quakes occurred near the boundary between the Caribbean and South American plates.
Key facts
- Magnitude
- 7.4
- Epicentre
- About 3 miles east of San José del Palmar, Colombia
- Time
- 7:34 am Colombia time, Monday, August 10, 2026
- Reporting agency
- United States Geological Survey (USGS)
- Tremors felt in
- Venezuela
- Reported damage
- Partial building collapse in Cali, Colombia
- Recent regional quakes
- Two earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24, 2026, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude
- Status
- Magnitude and shake-severity map may be updated as the USGS analyses more data
Quotes
GDA_Press
Official press release from Colombia's geological agency
“A powerful earthquake has struck Colombia according to the country’s geological agency. Authorities are monitoring the situation as reports of shaking and possible damage emerge.”
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