3.0-Magnitude Earthquake on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in the Municipality of San José Del Palmar, in the Department of Chocó in Egypt

The tremor occurred at 5:16 p.m. local time, according to the agency's official bulletin on X. The quake had a depth of 94 kilometers and was located 13 kilometers from the municipality of El Cairo, in the department of Valle del Cauca. The agency said the movement was felt in the area and offers a tool for citizens to report whether they experienced the tremor. Google's 'ShakeAlert' system, a network of 1,675 seismic sensors, detects earthquakes.

To enable alerts, users can open their phone settings, press 'Safety & emergency' and then 'Earthquake alerts. If 'Safety & emergency' is not found, press 'Location, then 'Advanced, and select 'Earthquake alerts. The free app analyzes sensor data to determine the earthquake's location and magnitude.

The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management recommends families implement an emergency plan that includes: preparing an evacuation route, identifying safe sites, and having an emergency kit with water, flashlight, radio, non-perishable food, and identification documents. During a tremor, authorities advise staying calm and taking cover in structurally safe areas, such as under a desk or near a column, avoiding doors, windows, or objects that could fall. After the quake, it is important to act cautiously, avoid using elevators, refrain from running or pushing others, and stay away from dangerous objects.

Officials also recommend assessing structural damage before re-entering buildings, cutting off basic supplies like gas, water, and electricity if safe to do so, and staying informed through official channels. The report was prepared by Luisa Fernanda Gutiérrez Henao of the Últimas Noticias desk.