Chaparral, Colombia — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Chaparral, in southwestern Colombia, on Friday afternoon.

What happened:

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck about 9 kilometers, roughly 6 miles, west-southwest of Chaparral, at a depth of about 10 kilometers. The U.S. Geological Survey reports the quake hit at 1:43 PM Central Time on Friday, November 13, which was 2:43 PM local time in Colombia.

Impacts:

The quake was centered in the mountains of Tolima department, near the town of Chaparral. No reports of damage had come in, and no shaking reports had been filed with the Geological Survey.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops.

Stay away from windows and anything that could fall.

After the shaking ends, check for hazards such as gas leaks, broken glass, and damaged walls.

Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow in the minutes and hours after a quake.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 13, 2026.