69 dead and buildings collapsed after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia
Rescue crews searched collapsed buildings as officials reported injuries, evacuations and damage across multiple cities, and the U.S. tsunami warning system said there was no warning.
- On Monday, August 10, 2026, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck near San José del Palmar, Colombia, at 7:34 a.m., shaking large parts of the country and neighboring nations including Ecuador and Venezuela.
- A deep focus of 96 to 107 kilometers reduced surface intensity despite the significant magnitude, helping mitigate the widespread collapse often seen in shallower, similar-sized seismic events.
- Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder reported at least 19 buildings collapsed, trapping residents, while Manizales Mayor Jorge Eduardo Rojas confirmed two deaths in the city and asked residents to stay outside in case of aftershocks.
- Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella assumed personal leadership of the emergency response, establishing a command center in San José del Palmar to coordinate urgent recovery efforts and verify government response.
- Emergency teams from Bogota and Medellin mobilized for damage assessments as authorities reported at least 69 deaths, though figures remained incomplete, while hospitals in Quito conducted precautionary evacuations.
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