A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Tremors from the earthquake were also felt in Venezuela.
The earthquake struck at
7:34 am Colombia time, with the epicentre located about three miles east of San José del Palmar, Colombia, according to data from the USGS.
At least 20 buildings collapsed in the earthquake. People are trapped in Cali, Colombia, said authorities.
The 7.4-magnitude temblor was recorded near San José del Palmar, according to the agency’s initial data.
The USGS said seismologists are reviewing the available information following the earthquake. The reported magnitude could be revised as more data is analysed.
Mranwhile, six airports damaged in the earthquake in Colombia, have suspended operations, the civil aeronautics agency said. These airports in western Colombia serve Pereira, Manizales, Quibdo, Armenia, Cartago and Buenaventura, the agency wrote on X.
🚨 BREAKING: 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.
Stay alert and follow official safety guidance. 🇨🇴🌎 pic.twitter.com/p7xpUcv08D
— GDA_Press (@GDA_Press) August 10, 2026
Tremors Felt In Venezuela
Tremors from Monday’s earthquake were felt in Venezuela, according to the information available from the USGS.
The latest earthquake comes months after Venezuela was hit by two powerful earthquakes on June 24, 2026.
The first earthquake in Venezuela measured 7.2 magnitude. It was followed about 39 seconds later by a 7.5-magnitude mainshock near the country’s northern coast, west of Caracas.
WATCH: Building partially collapses in Cali, Colombia, after a powerful 7.4M earthquake (terremoto) strikes near San José del Palmar. pic.twitter.com/RgFojiw8hi
— Scope Report (@ScopeReport_) August 10, 2026
What Happened In Venezuela?
The USGS described the second Venezuelan earthquake as a shallow strike-slip event.
The quake occurred near the boundary between the Caribbean and South American plates.
The two earthquakes struck Venezuela months before Monday’s powerful earthquake in Colombia, which was recorded at 7.4 magnitude.
The USGS is continuing to review data related to Monday’s earthquake, and the reported magnitude and shake-severity information may be updated as further information becomes available.
