Major earthquake · August 10, 2026

M 7.4 Earthquake, 4 km SSW of San José del Palmar, Colombia

A magnitude 7.4 (mww) earthquake struck 4 km SSW of San José del Palmar, Colombia on August 10, 2026 at 12:34 UTC, at a depth of about 116 km (72 mi), according to the USGS. 1,253 people sent "Did You Feel It?" reports. The USGS PAGER alert level is red.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 12:48 PM EDT (USGS snapshot)

M 7.4 mww PAGER Red Reviewed by a seismologist

This is not an early-warning system. For tsunami warnings see tsunami.gov; for emergencies follow local authorities.

Event details
Magnitude	7.4 mww (Major)
Time (UTC)	Aug 10, 2026, 12:34:28 UTC
Local time at epicenter	Aug 10, 2026, 7:34 AM GMT-5
U.S. Eastern Time	Aug 10, 2026, 8:34 AM EDT
Location	4 km SSW of San José del Palmar, Colombia
Coordinates	4.860° N, 76.256° W
Depth	116.1 km (72.1 mi), intermediate
Felt reports	1,253 "Did You Feel It?" responses · max reported intensity 9.1
ShakeMap intensity	MMI 8.2 (estimated maximum)
Tsunami flag	No
PAGER alert	Red
USGS event ID	us6000tjl2

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, event us6000tjl2. Last updated by the USGS Oct 26, 2026, 16:48:14 UTC.

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What the numbers mean

Tsunami flag: The USGS sets this flag for large events in oceanic regions. It does not mean a tsunami happened or will happen. Official tsunami warnings come from the NOAA Tsunami Warning Centers at tsunami.gov.
PAGER alert: An automatic USGS estimate of likely fatalities and economic losses: green (little or none), yellow, orange, or red (highest). It can change as more data arrives.
Felt reports: People who felt shaking can describe it through the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey on the event page. The count grows for hours or days after an event.

Other recent earthquakes within 300 km

Nearby events from the past 30 days (M 4.5+), past 7 days (M 2.5+), and past year (M 6+)
Magnitude	Location	Time	Depth
M 4.3	44 km SW of Sipí, Colombia	Oct 26, 2026, 12:25 AM EDT 12 hr ago	84.3 km
M 4.2	14 km WNW of Ituango, Colombia	Oct 23, 2026, 12:29 AM EDT 4 days ago	58.9 km
M 4.5	6 km WSW of Filadelfia, Colombia	Oct 10, 2026, 1:45 AM EDT 16 days ago	115.1 km

After an earthquake

Expect aftershocks. If you are near the coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to high ground right away without waiting for an official warning. Check on neighbors and follow instructions from local emergency officials.

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