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

https://mins.news/en/video/18163

- France 24 English, 2026-08-10 13:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKM7MVExTpI

> A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday. The shaking was felt across the South American country and in neighboring Ecuador. People responded by leaving homes and other buildings. The tremor prompted evacuations in affected areas.

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