Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes western Colombia
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Colombian Association of Capital Cities, rescue teams
Western Colombia (Choco, Cali, Pereira, Manizales, Quibdo, Buenaventura)
August 10, 2026
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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia near San Jose del Palmar. Confirmed death toll stands at 169, with over 600 injured and thousands missing. Infrastructure damage is widespread, complicating rescue efforts in isolated regions.
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Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Colombia
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in western Colombia on August 10, 2026. The earthquake was caused by a subduction mechanism. The provisional death toll has exceeded 130 people.