5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia, forcing evacuations in Bogotá and Bucaramanga
- 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.
Sources: Euronews