Strong earthquake shakes office building in Bogotá, Colombia

On August 10, 2026, in Bogotá, Colombia, @HRZabaleta shared a video showing strong shaking inside an office building in northern Bogotá during a magnitude-7.4 earthquake. In the video, people inside the office stand near structural pillars as the building trembles. Ceiling lights and other fixtures sway noticeably during the shaking, while employees react to the sudden movement. According to reports, the earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, with its epicenter near San José del Palmar in Chocó, roughly 250 miles (400 km) west of Bogotá. Despite the distance, strong tremors were felt across much of the country, including the capital. The earthquake caused significant damage and casualties in parts of western Colombia, while Bogotá experienced noticeable shaking and evacuations. The event was reported as one of the strongest earthquakes to affect Colombia in recent years, prompting emergency teams to assess damage and authorities to monitor the possibility of aftershocks.