Live · Colombia: 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western region

Herz — World Desk · 10 August 2026 at 16:10 · 10 August 2026 at 17:13 · 30s summary · 1 min read

1. 10.08 19:13
   The death toll has risen to at least 20: 18 in Pereira and two in Manizales. At least 20 structures collapsed in Cali, where people remain trapped under rubble, and six western airports suspended operations.
2. 10.08 18:40
   The earthquake caused at least 18 deaths in Pereira according to local authorities. Numerous buildings were destroyed across western Colombia and six airports were closed.

What we know

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, according to the New York Times.

The tremors were felt in several major cities across the country: Bogotá, Cali, Medellín, and other locations.

Regional context

This earthquake comes just weeks after similar-magnitude tremors devastated parts of neighboring Venezuela.