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Colombia quake kills 250, rescuers search rubble
Colombia quake death toll exceeds 250 as rescuers continue search for survivors amid widespread devastation and destruction
Colombia quake death toll exceeds 250 as rescuers continue search for survivors amid widespread devastation and destruction
– A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has caused over 250 deaths and significant damage.
– Rescue efforts continue while aid is being provided to displaced families and affected communities.
Rescue efforts are underway in western Colombia following a catastrophic earthquake that has resulted in over 250 fatalities.The 7.4-magnitude quake struck on Monday, impacting cities like Pereira and Cali severely, with many buildings damaged or destroyed.
Quake devastates Colombia
Pereira reported 101 deaths, while Cali accounted for 95 casualties.
Indigenous communities near the quake’s epicentre face challenges due to power outages and lack of services.
New President Abelardo De La Espriella visited affected areas to promise support for displaced families.
The National Coffee Federation is helping assess damage to farms in the region.
Rescue operations continue with the use of cranes and excavators, while rescuers form human chains to remove debris.
Witnesses describe scenes of chaos, with injured individuals and collapsing buildings as people fled.
Social media influencer Jose Gallego was at Pereira airport when the earthquake struck, capturing the shaking on video.
Many families have been left homeless, as residential buildings suffered significant damage.
Dog and cat shelters are appealing for assistance with supplies and volunteers.
DEATH TOLL SOARS to 111 after COLOMBIA MEGA QUAKE — Prez
— 1,575 HOMES DAMAGED
— 61 BUILDINGS COLLAPSED
— 87 injured pic.twitter.com/K2J5rjCMec— brane mijatovic (@brane_mija64426) August 10, 2026
Recovery efforts begin
Rescue teams were cheered when they saved a woman from the rubble in Cali.
Some regions are experiencing disrupted infrastructure, including closed airports and affected roads.
U.S. aid of $15.5 million has been allocated, while the Inter-American Development Bank has made $50 million available for reconstruction.
U.N. representatives are preparing to aid displaced individuals with food supplies.
The total damage and final death toll are still being assessed as communications remain limited in hard-hit areas.
