A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Colombia on Wednesday, with the epicenter located near Los Santos in Santander province at a depth of 149 kilometers.
The tremor, which occurred in the morning, led to building evacuations in the capital Bogotá, though authorities reported no structural damage. The Colombian geological service issued updates via X, confirming the quake’s magnitude and location.
No injuries or significant disruptions were reported following the seismic activity. The event follows Colombia’s position along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region prone to frequent earthquakes.
