# Colombia quake death toll tops 200 as rescuers search rubble

2026-08-11T02:37:46+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Rescuers dug through rubble in western Colombia on Tuesday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed more than 200 people, according to local authorities. The quake struck near San Jose del Palmar on Monday morning, flattening buildings in Cali, Pereira, and Manizales. Death toll estimates varied widely: Times Now reported 132 dead, The Federal 111, while later counts from local officials exceeded 200. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an emergency and visited affected areas. Over 70 aftershocks have been recorded. Six airports were closed due to damage. India offered assistance.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/world/7-1-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-colombia-region-no-casualties-reported-article-155509846>
- thefederal.com <https://thefederal.com/category/international/colombia-earthquake-74-magnitude-tremor-kills-111-several-trapped-under-debris-253148>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/colombia-quake-death-toll-tops-250-as-rescuers-race-to-save-trapped-survivors/articleshow/133167186.cms>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/colombia-earthquake-death-toll-tops-200-as-rescuers-race-to-find-survivors/article71333827.ece>

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