Colombia Hit by Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake in Tolima
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Colombia early Tuesday, with an epicenter in Chaparral, Tolima. The shallow tremor woke residents across several regions and prompted precautionary evacuations.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake centered in Chaparral, Tolima, shook Colombia early Tuesday, prompting residents to evacuate. Photo: @sgcol.
November 3, 2026 Hour: 4:58 am
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The shallow earthquake struck Chaparral at 4:13 a.m., waking residents across the country and prompting precautionary evacuations.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Colombia early Tuesday, with an epicenter in Chaparral, Tolima department, shaking several regions and prompting residents to evacuate their homes.
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The earthquake occurred at 4:13 a.m. local time at a depth of less than 30 kilometers, according to the Colombian Geological Service (SGC). Its shallow depth contributed to the tremor being felt across the country.
In Bogotá, the shaking woke residents, and emergency alarms sounded in some buildings, prompting people to leave their homes. Residents in other cities also evacuated houses and apartments as a precaution.
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Concern was particularly high in Chaparral and other communities in Tolima, given their proximity to the epicenter.
The SGC initially recorded the earthquake at magnitude 5.3 before revising its assessment to 5.6 minutes later.
The latest earthquake comes amid continuing concern over the magnitude 7.4 tremor that struck on Aug. 10, with an epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó. That earthquake was felt in Cali, Manizales, Armenia and Pereira, where buildings and infrastructure were damaged.
Text Reads: A strong earthquake was recorded in the early hours of this Tuesday, November 3, in Colombia. The Colombian Geological Service reported that the magnitude was 5.6, which was felt in several regions of the country such as Bogotá, Pereira, and Tolima. Images of the moments of panic experienced in Pereira during the earthquake
Cali and Pereira were among the hardest-hit areas, with buildings collapsing and damage reported across numerous structures, some of which still bear the effects of the disaster. Official figures consolidated in October recorded 335 deaths, 103 people missing, 4,516 injured and nearly 500,000 people affected.
