Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia Killing 164
A devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck multiple regions of Colombia on August 10, 2026. Provisional reports indicate 164 people have been killed, over 570 injured, and more than 2,500 remain missing. The Haitian government issued a formal message of solidarity as rescue operations continue. The seismic event has caused widespread infrastructure damage and triggered emergency humanitarian responses across the region, with the toll expected to rise as debris is cleared.
Date: August 10, 2026
Location: South America, Colombia
Conflict: none
Category: other
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 164
Source: HaitiLibre