Colombia Earthquake Shakes Region | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rattled Colombia and neighboring nations, triggering evacuations, collapsing buildings, and knocking out power and communications across cities from Bogotá to Quibdó. Emergency crews scrambled to respond as drones assessed damage in Cali, while residents described terrifyingly intense shaking. Though Bogotá fared relatively lightly with surface cracks, the quake’s deep origin and wide reach—including Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela—sparked panic. Officials reassured listeners no tsunami is expected, but the tremor reignited fears of Venezuela’s recent deadly quake…