5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia, forcing evacuations in Bogotá and Bucaramanga
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Published on 26/08/2026 - 20:24 GMT+2 A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Wednesday, causing shaking in several areas in the centre and northeast of the country, including in the capital, Bogotá.
The tremor comes just 16 days after a major 7.4-magnitude quakehit the nation, leaving more than 300 people dead.
A preliminary report measured the new tremor at a magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter scale and the depth at 140 kilometres, but revised figures from Colombian Geological Survey (SGC) put it at magnitude 5.1 and at a depth of 149 kilometres.
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Published on 26/08/2026 - 20:24 GMT+2 A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Wednesday, causing shaking in several areas in the centre and northeast of the country, including in the capital, Bogotá.
The tremor comes just 16 days after a major 7.4-magnitude quakehit the nation, leaving more than 300 people dead.
A preliminary report measured the new tremor at a magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter scale and the depth at 140 kilometres, but revised figures from Colombian Geological Survey (SGC) put it at magnitude 5.1 and at a depth of 149 kilometres.