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Colombia earthquake kills at least 20, buildings collapse
Published : Monday, 10 August, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday (August 10), killing at least 20 people and causing widespread damage, including the collapse of buildings in several cities. Emergency crews have been deployed to assess the damage and search affected areas, according to authorities and international media reports.
The earthquake struck near the municipality of San José del Palmar in the Chocó region, about 400 kilometres west of the capital Bogotá. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake occurred at a depth of about 107 kilometres. Colombia had initially measured the earthquake at magnitude 6.6 before the magnitude was revised. No tsunami warning was issued following the quake.
Chocó Governor Nubia Córdoba said the earthquake was strongly felt across the department and warned residents about possible aftershocks. She said casualties had been reported in the provincial capital Quibdó and that several buildings had suffered significant damage. Authorities began assessing the extent of the destruction and coordinating emergency response efforts.
Pereira was among the worst-affected areas, with Mayor Mauricio Salazar confirming 18 deaths and reporting that people were trapped inside collapsed buildings. Two additional deaths were reported in Manizales, according to local authorities. Buildings were also damaged or collapsed in other parts of western Colombia, while residents were evacuated from buildings in Bogotá as a precaution.
Authorities in Colombia and neighbouring Ecuador urged residents in affected areas to remain cautious as emergency services continued rescue and damage-assessment operations. The death toll and extent of the damage could change as rescue teams reach more affected communities.
Source: Al Jazeera, Reuters
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