A 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook Colombia's Chocó region on August 10, 2026, killing over 300 people and injuring 5,000. This event, followed by earthquakes in Peru and Venezuela, sparked questions about a possible connection between the seismic activities. The Geophysics Institute of the Politécnica National School (EPN) explained that the earthquakes result from the interaction between the Nazca and South American plates, a common phenomenon in the region. Mónica Segovia, head of the Seismology Department at EPN, clarified that the Colombian earthquake did not trigger events in Peru or Venezuela, as both phenomena are part of the same tectonic context. The 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Peru on August 20 and the double earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 degrees, are due to subduction processes affecting the entire coast of South America. Segovia highlighted that seismic activity is normal in the area, as the Pacific Ring of Fire releases 90% of the Earth's seismic energy, with 16 to 20 magnitude 7-8 earthquakes annually. Seismologist Mario Ruiz added that 11 earthquakes of over 7 degrees were recorded in 2026, within the usual range. There is no anomalous increase in seismic activity, according to experts.