Magnitude 7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
Rescue teams searched collapsed buildings as officials said the toll rose to at least 20 dead and dozens more were injured.
- On Monday, August 10, 2026, a magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck near San José del Palmar, Colombia, killing at least 111 people and causing widespread structural collapses across western cities.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella, sworn in August 7, 2026, declared a state of emergency just three days into his administration, marking the first major test for the newly inaugurated leader.
- Authorities reported 1,575 homes damaged, 37 destroyed, and 61 buildings collapsed, while damage to 18 health centers and 52 schools forced thousands to evacuate as search operations continue.
- Aerocivil suspended operations at seven major airports to ensure safety, while the United States announced $15.5 million in emergency relief as international aid teams mobilized to support the response.
- Humanitarian organizations warn that rising violence by armed groups in Chocó complicates aid delivery, while officials remain concerned potential aftershocks could further endanger survivors and impede ongoing rescue work.
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Deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Colombia, leaving widespread destruction, in photos
A powerful earthquake caused deadly destruction across western Colombia, damaging and collapsing buildings in Cali and other cities. The strong shaking was felt as far away as Bogota, where residents evacuated buildings.
Colombian Evangelical Churches Assess Damage After 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake
Evangelical churches across Colombia are working to determine the extent of damage after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country Monday, as national authorities continue assessing the broader emergency. The Evangelical Confederation of Colombia (CEDECOL) has begun contacting affiliated congregations in affected regions to learn whether churches or local communities sustained damage.
Hundreds dead in Colombia earthquake: Capitalism’s latest case of social mass murder
Seven weeks after the earthquakes in Venezuela, the world was confronted again with the same scenes across western Colombia: dozens of buildings collapsing, families with children fleeing falling structures, and thousands who have lost their loved ones, their homes and their belongings.
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