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Natural Disaster Alert: Volcanic Eruption in San Juan de Urabá, Antioquia

February 26, 2026
 

 

Location: Near San Juan de Urabá, Antioquia Department

Event:  A mud volcano located in the Urabá region of Antioquia erupted yesterday near the municipal aqueduct treatment plant near San Juan de Urabá, Antioquia. There are no reported injuries or fatalities. The authorities have evacuated the homes nearby. There is some damage to the road leading to a village called Siete Vueltas, which is being assessed. You can access the most recent alerts and notices from the Municipal Council for Disaster Risk Management here .

Actions to Take: 

  • Avoid the immediate area. Gases can ignite without warning.
  • Monitor local news media for updates.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Bogota, Colombia
Tel. +57-1-275-2000 or 601-275-2000
https://co.usembassy.gov/services/contact-acs-form/
https://co.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Consular Agency, Barranquilla
conagencybarranquilla@state.gov

U.S. Department of State – Consular Affairs
1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
Colombia Country Information 

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