Latin America & Caribbean

A tremor still shades the nation as people voice surprise that international aid was declined.

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Colombia Hit by Powerful Earthquake, International Rescue Efforts Begin

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on 13 August 2026, razing buildings, buckling roads and crushing cars, prompting an urgent rescue operation and an influx of aid from regional partners.

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Colombia Earthquake: 7.4 Magnitude Strike Leaves 265 Dead, 3,500 Injured, 500 Missing

The strongest quake in Colombia’s century has claimed at least 265 lives, injured over 3,500 people, and left nearly 500 people missing as rescue teams now enter the final phase of their search.

A 7.4‑magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, triggering a state‑of‑emergency declaration by President Abelardo de la Espriella and prompting ongoing search and rescue operations.

Search and rescue operations continue as officials respond to the disaster.

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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 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