Colombia’s Geological Service (SGC) confirmed that two earthquakes shook the country’s Pacific region on the afternoon of Monday, September 14, 2026. According to a bulletin the agency posted on its official X account, the first tremor registered a magnitude of 4.9, followed just two minutes later by a second one measuring 4.1.
Both quakes were centered near Istmina, a municipality in the department of Chocó, on Colombia’s northwestern Pacific coast—a region known for frequent seismic activity due to its location along active tectonic fault lines. Residents in Istmina and surrounding towns reported feeling the shaking, and tremors were also noticeable in Pereira, a city roughly 150 kilometers (about 93 miles) away, as well as in other nearby urban centers.
Authorities have not yet reported any damage or injuries resulting from the two quakes, and the SGC has not issued any additional warnings. The agency continues to monitor the area for aftershocks, which are common following moderate seismic events of this magnitude.
This story was still developing at the time of the original report, and updates were expected as more information became available from local officials and emergency responders.
For the latest details as they emerge, read the original article at El Tiempo.
Source: Reportan dos sismos de magnitud 4,9 y 4,1 durante la tarde de este lunes en Chocó: esto se sabe (eltiempo.com). English version produced with AI assistance.
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