Earthquake in Colombia leaves at least 111 dead; president to declare national emergency
- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Colombia on August 10, 2026, resulting in at least 111 deaths and 87 injuries.
- The earthquake's epicenter was located in San José del Palmar, Chocó department, at 7:34 local time.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella announced plans to declare a national emergency to facilitate resource allocation to affected areas.
- Reports indicate 1,575 damaged homes, 61 collapsed buildings, and 18 damaged health centers, with rescue efforts ongoing.
- The highest number of fatalities occurred in Risaralda and Valle del Cauca, particularly in the cities of Pereira and Cali.
On August 10, 2026, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Colombia, leading to significant casualties and destruction. At least 111 people have been confirmed dead, with 87 others injured and many trapped in collapsed buildings.
The earthquake occurred at 7:34 AM local time, with its epicenter located in San José del Palmar, Chocó department. In response to the disaster, President Abelardo de la Espriella announced that a national emergency would be declared to expedite the allocation of resources to the affected regions.
Reports indicate that the earthquake caused extensive damage, including 1,575 damaged homes, 61 collapsed buildings, and 18 health centers that were affected. Rescue teams and civilians are actively searching for survivors among the rubble in cities such as Cali and Pereira, where the impact has been particularly severe.
哥伦比亚地震造成至少111人遇难；总统将宣布国家紧急状态
2026年8月10日，强烈的7.4级地震袭击了哥伦比亚西北部，造成了重大伤亡和破坏。至少确认有111人遇难，87人受伤，许多人被困在倒塌的建筑物中。
地震发生在当地时间上午7:34，震中位于乔科省的圣何塞·德尔·帕尔马。为了应对这一灾难，总统阿贝拉多·德·拉·埃斯普里埃拉宣布将宣布国家紧急状态，以加快向受灾地区调配资源。
报告显示，地震造成了广泛的损害，包括1575处受损房屋、61栋倒塌建筑和18个受损医疗中心。救援队和志愿者正在卡利和佩雷拉等城市的废墟中积极寻找幸存者，受灾情况尤其严重。