Colombia earthquake leaves at least 273 dead and hundreds missing FAST-MOVING

Colombia earthquake San José del Palmar UNGRD Milagro Fund humanitarian aid

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, with its epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó. The disaster has caused widespread devastation across nine departments, particularly impacting the cities of Cali and Pereira.

As of the latest government reports, the death toll has reached at least 273 people, with 377 individuals still missing and over 3,800 injuries recorded. The structural damage is extensive, with at least 11,347 homes destroyed and over 53,526 damaged. Significant institutional damage includes the collapse of hospital sections in Cali and damage to educational and community centers.

President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced the creation of the ‘Milagro’ Fund to centralize national and international donations for the repair of critical infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, and roads. Relief efforts are being supported by international aid, including a donation from Pope Leo XIV and assistance from the United States. Local authorities have also implemented curfews in several regions to maintain order during the recovery phase.

Entities

Abelardo De La Espriella · Cali · Chocó · Colombia · Pereira · Pope Leo XIV · UNGRD · Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres · United States Department of State · World Central Kitchen

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Pope Leo XIV donated 100,000 euros for humanitarian relief. www.osvnews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The earthquake has destroyed more than 12,500 homes. theqldr.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] More than 3,800 people have been injured. www.eleftherostypos.gr · theqldr.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] The United States offered $15.5 million in humanitarian aid. www.osvnews.com
[● 20 SOURCES] The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4. www.eleftherostypos.gr · www.osvnews.com · theqldr.com.au · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com · +14 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Abelardo de la Espriella reported a death toll of 265. www.osvnews.com
[● 13 SOURCES] At least 273 people have been killed in the earthquake. www.eleftherostypos.gr · theqldr.com.au · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com · www.diariodelsur.com.co · +7 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The government reports 377 people are missing. www.eleftherostypos.gr · theqldr.com.au · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com · www.diariodelsur.com.co · +7 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The government created the ‘Milagro’ Fund to centralize national and international donations for infrastructure repair. extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com · www.diariodelsur.com.co
[● 7 SOURCES] The earthquake's epicenter was San José del Palmar, Chocó. extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.radiosantafe.com · monitoreamos.com · +2 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The earthquake affected nine departments in Colombia. extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com · www.diariodelsur.com.co
[● 3 SOURCES] Benefits for victims include utility bill payments, rental subsidies, and tax relief. extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com · www.diariodelsur.com.co