The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has reacted after the powerful earthquake that struck Colombia two days ago.
In a press statement, the Ministry states that it is in contact with the authorities and is continuously verifying the situation of Albanian citizens in Colombia.
So far, the Ministry says that there are no Albanians injured or dead.
Full announcement:
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs is following the situation following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10, 2026, with its epicenter near San José del Palmar, in the western part of Colombia.
According to the latest reported data, the earthquake has caused 132 fatalities and over 570 injured people. Search and rescue operations and damage assessment continue in the affected areas, while the balance remains under update.
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, through the Embassy of the Republic of Albania in Brazil, which covers Colombia, is in contact with the relevant authorities and is continuously verifying the situation of Albanian citizens in the country.
To date, there are no reports of Albanian citizens dead or injured as a result of the earthquake.
Also, from the information received so far, there is no damage from the earthquake in penitentiary institutions where Albanian citizens serving sentences in Colombia or awaiting extradition procedures are located.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the Republic of Albania in Brazil continue to communicate with the Colombian authorities and verify information on the situation of Albanian citizens.
Albanian citizens who are in Colombia and need consular assistance as a result of the earthquake can contact the emergency number of the Embassy of the Republic of Albania in Brazil.