Colombia

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Death Toll Rises to 240 in Colombia After Seismic Blast

Colombia’s worst earthquake in decades leaves dozens buried beneath rubble; search teams still combing the rubble for survivors.

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Monday’s 7.4‑magnitude earthquake in western Colombia kills more than 240

Rescuers race to find survivors as Colombia faces its first major challenge for a new president

A seismic event on 11 August 2026 triggered extensive loss of life and ongoing rescue challenges amid aftershocks.

A seismic shock triggered the destruction of the Torres del Limonar structure, and rescue teams are now combing the rubble for trapped survivors.

Searches underway for survivors as city reels from seismic damage

The tremor, the strongest in the country in a decade, has left more than a hundred dead and damaged hundreds of buildings.

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At least 224 killed in 7.4‑magnitude earthquake in western Colombia

Earthquake leaves thousands missing

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Colombia Earthquake: Major Tremor Kills at Least 132, Devastates Buildings

A major earthquake struck Colombia on 2026‑08‑11, killing at least 132 people and destroying dozens of buildings.

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Colombia Earthquake: 7.4‑Magnitude Shock Claims Hundreds in Fatal Disaster

At least a few hundred people were killed when a powerful quake struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, and rescue teams are still combing the ruins for survivors.

A powerful tremor rocked northern Colombia, forcing officials to declare a state of emergency after the deadliest quake in years.