Following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the western part of Colombia on Monday, 10 August 2026, at 7:34 a.m. local time, the Philippine Embassy in Bogota has not received any reports of casualties or injuries among members of the Filipino community.

All Embassy personnel are safe. They are in touch with the Filipino community and are closely monitoring those in affected areas for any required assistance.

Families and friends of Filipino nationals working or residing in Colombia may get in touch with the Philippine Embassy through bogota.pe@dfa.gov.ph, facebook.com/phincolombia or phone no. +57 314 299 8808 for updates.

As we continue to closely monitor the situation on the ground, we also thank everyone who has expressed concern for our safety.

– ADRIAN BERNIE C. CANDOLADA
Philippine Ambassador to Colombia