Details of the Earthquake in Los Santos and Affected Areas
A moderate earthquake was felt across several departments in Colombia on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. While not strong, residents reported the shaking lasted a considerable amount of time, with a “moderate jolt” experienced in Bucaramanga.
The quake’s depth was measured at 143 km (89 miles) by the Colombian Geological Service (SGC).
Departments Reporting Seismic Activity
According to reports received by the SGC, the earthquake was felt in the departments of Santander, Antioquia, Boyacá, Norte de Santander, Caldas, Tolima, Cundinamarca, Bogotá, Bolívar, Huila, and Casanare. The majority of reports originated from Santander and Antioquia.
Within 20 minutes of the quake, the SGC had already received 439 reports from 109 populated centers throughout the country.
Reporting Earthquakes in Colombia
The Colombian Geological Service encourages citizens to report any tremors they experience by completing the “felt earthquake” form available on their website: sismosentido.sgc.gov.co. This data helps authorities gather crucial details about seismic events.
“The information you provide through this simple form helps the Colombian Geological Service collect data related to the area where an earthquake was felt and its effects, in order to assess the seismic intensity,” the agency explains on the “Felt Earthquake” page.
Residents are also reminded to maintain an emergency kit at home and be familiar with basic first aid procedures, essential for coping with a seismic event.
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Frequently asked questions about the event:
- Why does Los Santos, Santander experience so many earthquakes?
- Los Santos is the second most seismically active zone in the world. The subduction of tectonic plates in this area causes almost daily earthquakes, though most are imperceptible to the population.
- Were there any damages following today’s magnitude 4.8 earthquake?
- As of now, risk management units in Santander and Antioquia have not reported any structural damage or casualties. The depth of 143 km helped dissipate the energy before it reached the surface.
- How do I activate Google’s earthquake alert on my cell phone?
- Go to ‘Settings,’ search for ‘Safety & emergency,’ and activate ‘Earthquake alerts.’ This tool uses the accelerometers in Android phones to detect seismic waves seconds before the shaking is felt.
