Colombia M7.4 Earthquake — How Can a 100+ KM Deep Earthquake Cause Such Powerful Shaking?

On August 10, 2026, a powerful M7.4 earthquake struck Colombia near San José del Palmar, Chocó. Its focus was roughly 103 km below the surface. This HBT Short explores how a deep earthquake can still produce powerful shaking, the role of the Nazca Plate, and why depth alone does not determine earthquake damage. 🔵 SCIENTIFIC RECONSTRUCTION — Underground visuals are illustrative reconstructions, not real footage. History Beyond Time — The real story is fascinating enough.