A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026 — the most powerful earthquake to hit the country this century. The quake devastated cities including Cali, Pereira, Manizales, and Quibdó, collapsing dozens of buildings including a hospital’s pediatric and neonatal wards.
In this video, we break down:
– What happened and why the quake was felt so far despite its depth
– The rising death toll and injury count as rescue efforts continue
– The hardest-hit cities and the scale of building collapses
– President Abelardo De La Espriella’s emergency response, just days into his term
– How the US and international community are responding
– What comes next for recovery efforts
This is a rapidly developing disaster — figures in this video reflect the latest confirmed reports as of publishing, and may continue to change as search-and-rescue efforts continue.
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Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this disaster.
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