An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 occurred early Tuesday morning, November 3rd, 2026, at 4:13 am local time near Chaparral, Departamento de Tolima, Colombia, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a moderately shallow depth of 35 km. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their reports.Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake was probably felt by many people in the area of the epicenter. It should not have caused significant damage, other than objects falling from shelves, broken windows, etc.Moderate shaking probably occurred in Roncesvalles (pop. 6,300), located 14 km from the epicenter; Chaparral (pop. 20,000), 26 km away; Rioblanco (pop. 19,100), 40 km away; and Sevilla (pop. 43,700), 53 km away.Weak shaking might have been felt in Tulua (pop. 221,700), located 65 km from the epicenter; Calarca (pop. 79,600), 71 km away; Guadalajara de Buga (pop. 114,300), 73 km away; Ibague (pop. 529,600), 78 km away; and Cali (pop. 2,392,900), 110 km away.VolcanoDiscovery will automatically update the magnitude and depth if they change and follow up if other significant news about the quake becomes available. If you’re in the area, please send us your experience through our reporting mechanism, either online or via our mobile app. This will help us provide more first-hand updates to anyone around the globe who wants to know more about this quake.Earthquake data: Date & time: Nov 3, 2026 04:13 am (GMT -5) local time (3 Nov 2026 09:13 GMT)Magnitude: 5.8Hypocenter depth: 35.00 kmEpicenter coordinates: 3.89°N / 75.64°W (Departamento de Tolima, Colombia)Primary data source: EMSC