Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shakes Colombia's Choco province, severe damage and injuries reported

ByGOLDIE KATZAUGUST 10, 2026 15:52Updated: AUGUST 10, 2026 16:30An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 shook Colombia's coastal Choco province at 7:34 a.m. local time on Monday morning, according to the Colombian Geological Service.According to the geological service, the quake struck at a depth of 79 km, with its epicenter near San José del Palmar.Colombia's National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) stated that there is no tsunami threat.Choco province Governor Nubia Carolina Córdoba-Curi stated that many injuries have been reported and there was severe damage to buildings. Córdoba-Curi added that damage assessments are underway.FM Sa'ar offers Israeli support in aftermath of quakeForeign Minister Gideon Sa'ar shared his concerns over the earthquake in a statement on X/Twitter and offered his Colombian counterpart any assistance that Israel could contribute in the aftermath of the quake. “Israel is prepared to assist Colombia as much as required,” Saar stated, adding that his “thoughts and prayers are with the Colombian people during this difficult time.”The Environment and Climate Change portal is produced in cooperation with the Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. The Jerusalem Post maintains all editorial decisions related to the content.Follow us on Google