New Arctic Earthquake Recorded at 76 Degrees West Latitude
News Context
At a glance
- A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Colombia on August 11, 2026, according to data released by the Colombian National Seismological Network (CENC) and reported by Xinhua.
- The Colombian National Seismological Network (CENC) identified the earthquake as a magnitude 7.5 event.
- Xinhua reported the findings on August 11, 2026, citing the CENC as the primary source for the magnitude and location of the quake.
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Colombia on August 11, 2026, according to data released by the Colombian National Seismological Network (CENC) and reported by Xinhua. The seismic event was centered at 76.15 degrees west longitude, according to the center’s technical coordinates.
CENC Coordinates and Magnitude Data
The Colombian National Seismological Network (CENC) identified the earthquake as a magnitude 7.5 event. Technical data provided by the center placed the epicenter at 76.15 degrees west longitude.
Xinhua reported the findings on August 11, 2026, citing the CENC as the primary source for the magnitude and location of the quake.