# Earthquake on Colombia’s Pacific coast causes injuries and major damage, governor says

https://mins.news/en/item/18123

- Reuters, 2026-08-10 13:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/earthquake-pacific-coast-shakes-colombian-capital-2026-08-10/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a79cee4dd72780001fe7ee0

> An earthquake struck Colombia’s Pacific province of Choco in the morning, according to the provincial governor. The governor said on X on Monday that the tremor caused injuries and significant damage. The shaking was felt in the capital, Bogota, and in areas as far away as Venezuela. Officials described the effects across the affected province, while reports also indicated that the earthquake was perceptible beyond Colombia’s borders.

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