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Colombia earthquake: magnitude 7.4 quake kills at least 164, provisional toll shows
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 2 min read
The essentials
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, killing at least 164 people according to the latest provisional toll reported the following day. Earlier, conflicting and evolving reports had put the death toll between 18 and 111. Buildings collapsed in several cities, leaving people trapped as rescue teams searched for survivors. President Abelardo de la Espriella reported 87 people injured, about 1,500 homes damaged and 61 buildings collapsed. Six airports suspended operations, while 47 aftershocks had been recorded by late afternoon.
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia.
- The latest provisional toll reports at least 164 deaths.
- The president reported 87 injuries and 61 collapsed buildings.
- Rescue teams are searching the rubble for survivors.
- Six airports suspended operations after the earthquake.
What we know
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, including Chocó and the Pacific coastal region, on August 10, 2026.
According to France 24 and information compiled by Lost in the Jungle, the latest provisional toll reported on August 11 stands at at least 164 deaths. Earlier reports were conflicting and changed as information emerged, ranging from 18 to 111 deaths.
Buildings collapsed in several cities. People remained trapped beneath the rubble as rescue teams searched for survivors.
President Abelardo de la Espriella reported 87 people injured, about 1,500 homes damaged and 61 buildings collapsed.
The tremors were also felt in Bogotá, Cali and Medellín.
Emergency response and transport
The Colombian government declared a nationwide state of emergency to coordinate rescue operations.
Six airports suspended operations after the earthquake, including commercial flights.
By late afternoon, 47 aftershocks had been recorded.
Timeline
- August 10, 2026The magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes western Colombia and the Pacific coastal region.
- August 10, 2026A witness in Pereira records the moment the earthquake strikes Colombia.
- Late afternoonThe number of recorded aftershocks reaches 47.
- August 11, 2026The latest reported provisional toll reaches at least 164 deaths.
Key figures
7.4
Earthquake magnitude
At least 164
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