Three Consecutive Earthquakes Shake Colombia's Chocó and Antioquia

Colombia's Chocó and Antioquia departments experienced a series of seismic events in the early hours of Friday, August 21, 2026, with three consecutive earthquakes recorded by the Colombian Geological Service (SGC).

The first tremor occurred at 3:13 a.m., originating 8 kilometers from Dabeiba in Antioquia. This earthquake was characterized by a shallow depth, less than 30 kilometers.

Shortly after, a second seismic event was registered. The SGC confirmed this earthquake had a magnitude of 2.8 and was located 26 kilometers from Sipí in Chocó. Like the first, its depth was also superficial, under 30 kilometers.

The third and final tremor in the sequence took place around 3:37 a.m. This earthquake registered a magnitude of 3.3 and was located 22 kilometers from Sipí in Chocó. Its depth was recorded at 74 kilometers, making it deeper than the previous two.

The SGC encourages citizens to report any perceived tremors through official channels to help gather data on the intensity experienced across different regions. As of the latest reports, no significant damage or emergencies have been associated with these seismic activities. The agency also provided information on how to activate Google's earthquake alert system on Android devices.