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[INTERNATIONAL] · Colombia, United States, Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela · 84 sources

Colombia earthquake kills at least 132 people FAST-MOVING

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, 2026, with its epicenter located near San José de Palmar in the Chocó department. The seismic event, which was felt in neighboring Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela, has caused widespread destruction across the central and western regions of the country.

Preliminary reports from the Asociación Colombiana de Ciudades Capitales (Asocapitales) indicate at least 132 fatalities and over 570 injuries. The city of Pereira has been identified as the hardest-hit area, recording 60 deaths and significant infrastructure damage, including the closure of Matecaña International Airport and reports of people trapped in the Megacable teleférico system. Other major cities, including Cali, Quibdó, Manizales, and Armenia, remain under red alert.

President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national state of disaster to coordinate emergency responses. In Cali, Mayor Alejandro Eder has implemented a curfew and requested military assistance to prevent looting and facilitate rescue operations. The earthquake has also caused the collapse of at least 86 buildings and forced the suspension of operations at six airports.

International aid has been pledged, with the United States government announcing $15.5 million in assistance for emergency shelter, food, and damage assessment. Additionally, the European Commission has deployed Copernicus satellite services to support rescue efforts.

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Abelardo De La Espriella · Asocapitales · Cali · Chocó · Colombia · Colombian Geological Service · Dominican Republic · Government of Colombia · Juan Luis Guerra · Luis Abinader · Pereira · Rodrigo Lara

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