Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia
A major 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, August 11, 2026. The disaster has resulted in over 100 confirmed fatalities. Emergency response teams are currently conducting search and rescue operations in the affected regions as the death toll is expected to rise.
Date: August 11, 2026
Location: Western Colombia, Colombia
Conflict: N/A
Category: other
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 100
Source: The New York Times