# Strong Earthquake Hits Colombia, Shaking Bogotá

https://mins.news/en/item/18136

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-10 13:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-10/colombia-hit-by-strong-earthquake-that-shakes-bogota?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a79d265dd72780001fe7ee9

> A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday morning. Buildings across the western part of the country suffered severe damage, according to the report. The tremor also shook Bogotá, the capital. The incident has affected both western areas and the national capital.

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