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M 7.4 - 5 km S of San José del Palmar, Colombia

Time
8/10/2026, 12:34:28 PM UTC
Coordinates
4.844, -76.242
Data source
usgs
Magnitude
7.4
Depth (km)
110
Alert level
Red — extensive damage expected

Event timeline

  1. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:17:42 GMT
    ExtremeM 7.4 - 5 km S of San José del Palmar, Colombia
  2. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:17:41 GMT
    ExtremeM 7.4 - 5 km E of San José del Palmar, Colombia

Snapshots are recorded when the event first appears or its severity changes.

🧰 What to do

Before

  • •Secure heavy furniture and water heaters to walls
  • •Identify safe spots: under sturdy tables, against interior walls
  • •Keep a kit: water, food, flashlight, first aid, whistle

During

  • •Drop, Cover, and Hold On — don't run outside during shaking
  • •In bed? Stay there, cover your head with a pillow
  • •Driving? Pull over away from buildings, bridges, and wires

After

  • •Expect aftershocks — Drop, Cover, Hold On each time
  • •Check for gas leaks; if you smell gas, leave and shut it off
  • •Near the coast after strong shaking? Move to high ground (tsunami risk)

Guidance condensed from Ready.gov

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