Earthquake in Colombia TODAY, Wednesday, August 12: epicenter and magnitude of the latest tremors according to the SGC

The Presidency of the Republic confirmed that the number of people deceased due to the 7.4 earthquake rises to 239. The data provided were consolidated by the UNGRD.

Earthquake in Gachalá – Cundinamarca, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.4

Depth: Shallow (Less than 30 km)

Local time: 2026-08-12 08:59:43

UTC time: 2026-08-12 13:59:43

Latitude: 4.59°

Longitude: -73.53°

Earthquake on the San Juan Coast (Docordó) – Chocó, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.6

Depth: 54 km

Local time: 2026-08-12 07:47:05

UTC time: 2026-08-12 12:47:05

Latitude: 4.09°

Longitude: -76.76°

Earthquake in Los Santos – Santander, Colombia

Magnitude: 3.4

Depth: 142 km

Local time: 2026-08-12 04:19:16

UTC time: 2026-08-12 09:19:16

Latitude: 6.76°

Longitude: -73.13°

Earthquake in Sipí – Chocó, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.7

Depth: 92 km

Local time: 2026-08-12 01:53:25

UTC time: 2026-08-12 06:53:25

Latitude: 4.77°

Longitude: -76.50°

Earthquake on the San Juan Coast (Docordó) – Chocó, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.1

Depth: 53 km

Local time: 2026-08-12 01:40:26

UTC time: 2026-08-12 06:40:26

Latitude: 4.15°

Longitude: -76.76°

Earthquake on the San Juan Coast (Docordó) – Chocó, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.5

Depth: 53 km

Local time: 2026-08-12 01:15:33

UTC time: 2026-08-12 06:15:33

Latitude: 4.09°

Longitude: -76.75°

Earthquake in Pauna – Boyacá, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.3

Depth: 102 km

Local time: 2026-08-11 23:49:33

UTC time: 2026-08-12 04:49:33

Latitude: 5.67°

Longitude: -73.96°

Earthquake in Dabeiba – Antioquia, Colombia

Magnitude: 2

Depth: Shallow (Less than 30 km)

Local time: 2026-08-11 23:11:57

UTC time: 2026-08-12 04:11:57

Latitude: 6.93°

Longitude: -76.39°

Earthquake in San José del Palmar – Chocó, Colombia

Magnitude: 3.2

Depth: 95 km

Local time: 2026-08-11 23:09:23

UTC time: 2026-08-12 04:09:23

Latitude: 4.96°

Longitude: -76.29°

Earthquake in San José del Palmar – Chocó, Colombia

Magnitude: 3.1

Depth: 50 km

Local time: 2026-08-11 23:07:38

UTC time: 2026-08-12 04:07:38

Latitude: 4.81°

Longitude: -76.50°

What is the difference between earthquake, tremor, seismic event, and tectonic movement?

They are synonyms, but in some countries “earthquake” is used for the most destructive seismic events.

What to do before an earthquake

• Have your emergency backpack ready.

• Identify safe zones at home, work, and on the street.

• Participate in drills.

What to do during an earthquake

• Stay calm.

• Protect yourself under a sturdy table or in the life triangle.

• Stay away from windows and objects that may fall.

What to do after an earthquake

• Assess damage and check for injured people.

• Use text messages to communicate and avoid overloading phone lines.

• Stay away from damaged buildings and follow authorities’ instructions.

• Asocapitales updated the balance of the magnitude 7.4 earthquake: 190 people deceased, 1,679 injured, and 243 collapsed structures.

• Calima (El Darién) – Valle del Cauca, Colombia
• Magnitude: 2.1
• Depth: 80 km
• Local time: 2026-08-11 20:56:57
• UTC time: 2026-08-12 01:56:57
• Latitude: 3.99°
• Longitude:-76.78°

• Earthquake in Vélez – Santander, Colombia
• Magnitude: 2.7
• Depth: Shallow (Less than 70 km)
• Local time: 2026-08-11 20:33:29
• UTC time: 2026-08-12 01:33:29
• Latitude: 6.13°
• Longitude:-73.73°

• Earthquake in Los Santos – Santander, Colombia
• Magnitude: 2.3
• Depth: 149 km
• Local time: 2026-08-11 19:32:52
• UTC time: 2026-08-12 00:32:52
• Latitude: 6.87°
• Longitude:-73.08°

• The Interinstitutional Commission of the Judicial Branch evaluates urgent measures to guarantee service provision after the earthquake

• Earthquake in Los Santos – Santander, Colombia
• Magnitude: 2.5
• Depth: 129 km
• Local time: 2026-08-11 17:34:50
• UTC time: 2026-08-11 22:34:50
• Latitude: 6.75°
• Longitude:-73.13°

• Earthquake in Chipatá – Santander, Colombia
• Magnitude: 3.6
• Depth: 125 km
• Local time: 2026-08-11 17:29:34
• UTC time: 2026-08-11 22:29:34
• Latitude: 6.05°
• Longitude:-73.69°

• Earthquake in San José del Palmar – Chocó, Colombia
• Magnitude: 3.5
• Depth: 116 km
• Local time: 2026-08-11 17:24:02
• UTC time: 2026-08-11 22:24:02
• Latitude: 4.89°
• Longitude:-76.39°

• Earthquake in Istmina – Chocó, Colombia
• Magnitude: 2.5
• Depth: 38 km
• Local time: 2026-08-11 16:56:16
• UTC time: 2026-08-11 21:56:16
• Latitude: 4.42°
• Longitude:-76.73°

• Earthquake in Sipí – Chocó, Colombia
• Magnitude: 2.3
• Depth: 84 km
• Local time: 2026-08-11 16:23:36
• UTC time: 2026-08-11 21:23:36
• Latitude: 4.75°
• Longitude:-76.47°

• Earthquake in Frontino – Antioquia, Colombia
• Magnitude: 2.5
• Depth: Shallow (Less than 30 km)
• Local time: 2026-08-11 15:59:44
• UTC time: 2026-08-11 20:59:44
• Latitude: 6.81°
• Longitude:-76.27°

• Earthquake in Sipí – Chocó, Colombia
• Magnitude: 2.5
• Depth: 36 km
• Local time: 2026-08-11 15:22:32
• UTC time: 2026-08-11 20:22:32
• Latitude: 4.54°
• Longitude:-76.66°

• Earthquake in Los Santos – Santander, Colombia
• Magnitude: 3
• Depth: 155 km
• Local time: 2026-08-11 15:14:04
• UTC time: 2026-08-11 20:14:04
• Latitude: 6.80°
• Longitude:-73.14°

• Earthquake in Medio Atrato (Beté) – Chocó, Colombia
• Magnitude: 2.5
• Depth: Shallow (Less than 30 km)
• Local time: 2026-08-11 15:11:28
• UTC time: 2026-08-11 20:11:28
• Latitude: 5.92°
• Longitude:-76.76°

• Earthquake on the San Juan Coast (Docordó) – Chocó, Colombia
• Magnitude: 2.1
• Depth: 52 km
• Local time: 2026-08-11 14:52:16
• UTC time: 2026-08-11 19:52:16
• Latitude: 4.17°
• Longitude:-76.78°

• Where should the emergency backpack be stored?

It should be located in a visible, dry, and easily accessible place, preferably near the main exit door of the home.

• Earthquake in Yacopí – Cundinamarca, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.2

Depth: Shallow (Less than 70 km)

Local time: 2026-08-11 14:19:27

UTC time: 2026-08-11 19:19:27

Latitude: 5.43°

Longitude: -74.38°

• Earthquake on the San Juan Coast (Docordó) – Chocó, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.7

Depth: 48 km

Local time: 2026-08-11 14:03:59

UTC time: 2026-08-11 19:03:59

Latitude: 4.12°

Longitude: -76.77°

• Can an earthquake be predicted?

Currently, it is impossible to determine, as the Earth itself presents a wide dynamic regarding its movements, considering that it is not only about predicting when it will tremble, but also being able to determine the intensity, magnitude, depth, and other important factors.

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• Earthquake in San José del Palmar – Chocó, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.5

Depth: 83 km

Local time: 2026-08-11 11:34:00

UTC time: 2026-08-11 16:34:00

Latitude: 4.92°

Longitude: -76.43°

• Earthquake in Sipí – Chocó, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.1

Depth: 50 km

Local time: 2026-08-11 11:26:14

UTC time: 2026-08-11 16:26:14

Latitude: 4.42°

Longitude: -76.65°

• Earthquake in San José del Palmar – Chocó, Colombia

Magnitude: 3.8

Depth: 90 km

Local time: 2026-08-11 10:43:39

UTC time: 2026-08-11 15:43:39

Latitude: 4.87°

Longitude: -76.37°

• Earthquake in San José del Palmar – Chocó, Colombia

Magnitude: 3

Depth: 104 km

Local time: 2026-08-11 10:10:35

UTC time: 2026-08-11 15:10:35

Latitude: 4.83°

Longitude: -76.39°

• Earthquake in San José del Palmar – Chocó, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.7

Depth: 101 km

Local time: 2026-08-11 09:29:26

UTC time: 2026-08-11 14:29:26

Latitude: 4.85°

Longitude: -76.30°

• Earthquake in Ansermanuevo – Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.3

Depth: 120 km

Local time: 2026-08-11 08:30:47

UTC time: 2026-08-11 13:30:47

Latitude: 4.79°

Longitude: -76.04°

• Earthquake on the San Juan Coast (Docordó) – Chocó, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.9

Depth: 37 km

Local time: 2026-08-11 06:53:26

UTC time: 2026-08-11 11:53:26

Latitude: 4.36°

Longitude: -76.71°

• Earthquake in Cucunubá – Cundinamarca, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.1

Depth: 150 km

Local time: 2026-08-11 06:13:34

UTC time: 2026-08-11 11:13:34

Latitude: 5.27°

Longitude: -73.74°

• Earthquake in San José del Palmar – Chocó, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.7

Depth: 88 km

Local time: 2026-08-11 04:53:05

UTC time: 2026-08-11 09:53:05

Latitude: 4.91°

Longitude: -76.39°

• Earthquake in Sipí – Chocó, Colombia

Magnitude: 2.9

Depth: 98 km

Local time: 2026-08-11 04:31:16

UTC time: 2026-08-11 09:31:16

Latitude: 4.74°

Longitude: -76.45°

• WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EARTHQUAKE, TREMOR, SEISMIC EVENT, AND TECTONIC MOVEMENT?

In reality, the four terms are synonyms, but in Latin America special emphasis has been given to the term earthquake to refer to destructive seismic events or those that have caused casualties.​​

• HOW MANY SEISMOGRAPHS ARE THERE?

NATIONAL SEISMIC NETWORK OF COLOMBIA-RSNC

The SGC has a total of 339 seismic stations, located throughout the Colombian territory and in specific areas such as active volcanoes. 206 seismic stations are located covering the entire territory corresponding to the National Seismic Network.

There are 133 seismic stations installed on the active Colombian volcanoes that are permanently monitored in three volcanological and seismological observatories.

• WHAT IS THE COLOMBIAN GEOLOGICAL SERVICE?

The SGC is a century-old science and technology entity attached to the Ministry of Mines and Energy, whose objective is to contribute to the country’s economic and social development through research in basic and applied geosciences of the subsurface, the potential of its resources, the evaluation and monitoring of geological hazards, the comprehensive management of geoscientific knowledge, research and nuclear and radioactive control, addressing the priorities of the National Government’s policies.

What was the magnitude and where was the last tremor? See here the reports from the Colombian Geological Service (SGC) about the latest earthquakes in the country.

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