Monday's powerful earthquake in Colombia, which struck on August 10, was the 10th time this year that a magnitude 7.0 or stronger quake struck anywhere in the world, according to a report from Insider Paper.
A report from Insider Paper, circulated on social media on Tuesday, stated that the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday was the 10th time in 2026 that a magnitude 7.0 or stronger earthquake has occurred globally.
The Zioneer could not independently verify this claim. The report comes amid a year of significant seismic activity. As previously reported, a series of powerful earthquakes devastated Venezuela in June 2026, with the strongest recorded since 1900, causing thousands of casualties.
Monday's earthquake has caused extensive destruction in Colombia, especially in the city of Cali and surrounding regions. As of Tuesday morning, the death toll had risen to at least 160, according to Israeli media reports, with rescue operations ongoing.
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