Death toll rises in Colombia after magnitude 7.4 earthquake
Emergency teams in Colombia continue rescue operations following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake, as casualty reports rise and search efforts expand under a declared state of emergency.
Casualty figures continue to rise in Colombia following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck near San José del Palmar, triggering extensive building collapses and prompting national authorities to declare a state of emergency.
Reported death tolls vary as recovery teams access heavily impacted zones. Moldova1 reported that fatalities have reached at least 164, while Digi24 and Ziarul de Gardă cited at least 132 deaths alongside more than 500 injuries. Earlier accounts by HotNews and Adevărul reflected preliminary assessments reporting lower counts. Search and rescue personnel, supported by military units, continue digging through rubble for trapped survivors across western Colombia and border areas near Ecuador, where the tremor was also felt. Local officials warn the casualty count could increase further in the coming days.
Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă.
Sources
- HotNews — Zeci de morți după un cutremur de magnitudine 7,4 în Columbia. Imagini dramatice – VIDEO
- Adevărul — Cutremur de 7,4 în Columbia: cel puțin 20 de persoane au murit, iar mai multe clădiri s-au prăbușit
- Digi24 — Bilanțul cutremurului din Columbia urcă la 132 de morți și sute de răniți. Mărturii după cel mai puternic seism din ultimii ani
- Ziarul de Gardă — VIDEO/ Peste 130 de morți și 500 de răniți după unul dintre cele mai puternice cutremure care au lovit Columbia în ultimii ani
- Moldova1 — Cutremurul din Columbia: Cel puțin 164 de morți și sute de persoane căutate sub dărâmături
Earlier coverage
- Aug 18, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCRescue efforts continue in Colombia as earthquake death toll mounts
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