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Colombia struck by 5.1-magnitude earthquake, no damage reported

A magnitude 5.1 quake near Los Santos, Santander, prompted evacuations in Bogotá but caused no reported damage, according to Colombia’s geological service.

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Sophie Laurent · FX & Rates Desk · 30 Aug 2026 · 02:44 · 1 min read
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Colombia struck by 5.1-magnitude earthquake, no damage reported

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Colombia on Wednesday morning, with its epicenter near Los Santos in the eastern province of Santander at a depth of 149 kilometers.

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The quake led to the evacuation of buildings in Bogotá, though authorities reported no damage or injuries. Colombia’s geological service confirmed the event via a social media post.

The tremor occurred at approximately 08:11 local time and was monitored by national seismic networks. No structural impacts or disruptions to critical infrastructure were immediately reported following the incident.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Sophie Laurent
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Sophie covers currency markets and central bank policy across Europe, with a focus on how rate decisions ripple through FX pairs. She has been tracking the ECB's policy path since the start of the current easing cycle.

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