Which country declared a national state of emergency following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in August 2026?

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The correct answer is Option A: Colombia. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia in August 2026, with its epicentre near San José del Palmar in Chocó. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 107 km, placing it in the intermediate-focus earthquake category. Intermediate-focus earthquakes generally occur at depths between 70 and 300 km below the Earth’s surface. Along Colombia’s Pacific coast, the Nazca Plate subducts beneath the South American Plate, generating tectonic stress and seismic activity. Colombia’s complex seismic setting is influenced by interactions among the Nazca, South American and Caribbean plates, along with smaller tectonic blocks. Colombia forms part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a circum-Pacific zone characterised by intense earthquake and volcanic activity. The Pacific Ring of Fire extends for about 40,000 km and is associated with approximately 90% of global earthquakes and 75% of active volcanoes. Earthquake risk in Colombia is influenced not only by tectonic activity but also by population exposure and urbanisation, particularly around major Andean cities.

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Chile

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Which country declared a national state of emergency following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in August 2026?

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