Key facts
- A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Colombia's Pacific coast on August 10.
- The epicenter was near San Jose del Palmar in Choco province.
Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes Colombia's Pacific coast, causing injuries and damage
IN SHORT
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Colombia's Pacific coast, with its epicenter near San Jose del Palmar in Choco province. The tremor caused injuries and significant damage to buildings in Quibdo, the provincial capital, and was felt as far as Bogota and the Venezuelan border.
Key Numbers
6.6earthquake magnitude
79 kmearthquake depth
7:34 a.m.earthquake time
August 10earthquake date
Who's Involved
Nubia Carolina Cordoba-Curi
Governor of Choco province reporting injuries and damage
Colombian Geological Service
Reported the earthquake's epicenter
National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD)
Reported magnitude and depth, assessing damage
↳ Why This Matters
The earthquake has caused injuries and significant damage in Colombia's Choco province, highlighting the region's vulnerability to seismic activity and the need for disaster preparedness.