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Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Reported in Colombia’s Chocó Region
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Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Reported in Colombia’s Chocó Region

From El Tiempo · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck Colombia’s Chocó region at 8:48 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2026, according to the Colombian Geological Service.
  • The epicenter was in El Litoral del San Juan, near Docordó, about 33 kilometers from Buenaventura, at a depth of 49 kilometers.
  • Social media users reported feeling the tremor, while authorities advised residents to follow earthquake safety procedures.

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded in Colombia’s Chocó region on the night of Aug. 31, 2026. The Colombian Geological Service said the tremor occurred at 8:48 p.m.

The epicenter was located in El Litoral del San Juan, near Docordó. The service placed it about 33 kilometers from Buenaventura in Valle del Cauca and recorded a depth of 49 kilometers.

People on social media said they felt the movement. Authorities advised families to prepare emergency plans, identify evacuation routes and safe locations, and keep supplies such as water, a flashlight, a radio, nonperishable food and identification documents.

During a tremor, residents should stay calm and shelter in structurally safe areas, such as beneath a desk or near a column. They should avoid doors, windows and objects that could fall. Afterward, authorities recommend avoiding elevators, checking buildings for structural damage and turning off gas, water and electricity if it is safe to do so.

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Originally published by El Tiempo in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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