# 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador, prompting evacuations

https://mins.news/en/item/18177

- France 24, 2026-08-10 13:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260810-a-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-colombia-and-ecuador-prompting-people-to-evacuate-buildings

> A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday. The shaking was felt across the South American country and in neighbouring Ecuador. People responded by leaving homes and other buildings. The quake prompted evacuations as residents sought to move away from structures during the shaking and its immediate aftermath.

## Related coverage

- [Colombia’s largest earthquake in years kills at least 132](https://mins.news/en/item/18708) — BBC Chinese, 2026-08-11
- [7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador, prompting evacuations](https://mins.news/en/video/18163) — France 24 English, 2026-08-10
- [Large earthquake hits western Colombia, causing damage](https://mins.news/en/item/18147) — DW, 2026-08-10
- [Powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador, prompting evacuations](https://mins.news/en/item/18135) — The Associated Press, 2026-08-10