On August 10, 2026, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck near San Jose del Palmar in Colombia's Choco province, with tremors felt as far away as Bogota and Venezuela. Governor Nubia Carolina Cordoba-Curi reported injuries and considerable damage to buildings in the provincial capital, Quibdo.
The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) is coordinating with local authorities to assess the damage, which could have implications for the region's recovery and economic stability. The situation is still developing, and further updates are expected as assessments continue