7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia, at least 47 dead
A powerful Monday morning quake centered near San Jose Del Palmar kills dozens, collapses buildings across western cities, and triggers regional evacuations.
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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning, August 10, 2026, centered in San Jose Del Palmar about 250 miles west of Bogota at a depth of 66 miles. The quake caused at least 47 deaths, collapsed more than a dozen buildings in cities including Pereira, Cali, and Quibdo, and prompted evacuations as far as the capital. Aftershocks measuring 2.8 and 4.8 magnitude followed, with rescue operations underway in over 1,500 residential buildings, 18 health centers, and dozens of schools.
- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, killing at least 47 people and collapsing dozens of buildings across multiple cities.
- The epicenter was in San Jose Del Palmar, 250 miles west of Bogota, at a depth of 66 miles; evacuations extended as far as the capital.
- Two aftershocks measuring 2.8 and 4.8 magnitude followed the main quake, complicating rescue efforts across 1,500+ residential buildings and dozens of schools.
- Death toll and damage estimates increased throughout the day as initial reports underestimated the scale of the disaster.
How it unfolded
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Report Aftershocks recorded; rescue operations expand
Two aftershocks measuring 2.8 and 4.8 magnitude follow the main quake. Rescuers search 1,500+ residential buildings, 18 health centers, and dozens of schools as death toll continues to rise.
“The death toll in Columbia continues to rise as 2 aftershocks recorded at magnitudes 2.8 & 4.8 followed the 7.4 magnitude earthquake”
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Report Death toll climbs to at least 47
The Guardian reports at least 47 dead with more than a dozen buildings collapsed in the aftermath of the earthquake.
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Report Death toll reaches 20, dozens of buildings collapse
Reuters and AP reports indicate at least 20 dead after the earthquake, with dozens of buildings collapsed and residents trapped under debris across western Colombian cities.
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Report Initial reports: buildings collapse, evacuations begin
AP News reports the earthquake caused serious damage to buildings with homes and buildings collapsing in cities like Pereira, Cali, and Quibdo, prompting evacuations as far away as Bogota.
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Report USGS reports very strong shaking across large area
USGS shake map shows the M7.4 earthquake produced up to very strong shaking across a large area of Colombia.
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Event 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia in the Chocó region at 7:34 AM local time, centered in San Jose Del Palmar about 250 miles west of Bogota at a depth of 66 miles.
What people are saying verbatim
“A powerful earthquake in western Colombia on Monday shook the South American nation and neighboring Ecuador, prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings.”
AP News · AP via Feedx ↗ · Aug 9
“At least 47 dead and buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia”
The Guardian · The Guardian ↗ · Aug 10, 12:09 PM
“The death toll in Columbia continues to rise as 2 aftershocks recorded at magnitudes 2.8 & 4.8 followed the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit the Chocó region at 7:34 this morning”
Rasta@zeroes.ca, Mastodon user · Mastodon ↗ · Aug 10, 3:26 PM
“Rescuers are searching 1,500+ residential buildings, 18 health centers, and dozens of schools”
Rasta@zeroes.ca, Mastodon user · Mastodon ↗ · Aug 10, 3:26 PM
“Footage shows homes and buildings collapsing in cities like Pereira, Cali, and Quibdo.”
AP News · AP News ↗ · Aug 10, 9:09 AM
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A 7.4-magnitude # earthquake shakes # Colombia and # Ecuador , prompting people to evacuate buildings # ClimateChange https:// apnews.com/article/colombia-ec uador-earthquake-26fd40f93272d834fced47a4a673edc9?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=more_org_joinmastodon_app_shareactionextension
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At least 111 people are dead after a destructive magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia, causing dozens of buildings to collapse and trap residents under the debris. @aljazeera.com
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The death toll in Columbia continues to rise as 2 aftershocks recorded at magnitudes 2.8 & 4.8 followed the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit the Chocó region at 7:34 this morning Rescuers are searching 1,500+ residential buildings, 18 health centers, and dozens of schools 🎁 link @nytimes.com # Earthquake # Columbia https://www…
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Mag 7.4 earthquake this morning in Columbia with a 5.0 aftershock
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USGS shake map for the M7.4 #earthquake in Colombia estimated up to very strong shaking in a large area of the country. 🧪⚒️
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A powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador, prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings. https:// apnews.com/article/colombia-ec uador-earthquake-26fd40f93272d834fced47a4a673edc9?taid=6a79d1b073bffa000183b512&utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Twitter