# 7.4 magnitude Colombia quake kills 111, state of emergency

2026-08-10T21:33:41+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia near San Jose del Palmar on Monday, killing at least 111 people and injuring 87, officials said. President Abelardo de la Espriella, sworn in just three days ago, declared a state of emergency, reporting over 1,600 damaged buildings, including 61 that collapsed entirely. The worst-hit areas include Pereira, where at least 40 died, and Cali, with 19 collapsed buildings trapping survivors. Colombia's geological service said it was the strongest quake this century. Flights were suspended at six airports. The tremor was felt in Ecuador and Panama but caused limited damage there.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/world/colombia-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-47-as-powerful-7-4-magnitude-quake-collapses-buildings-article-155525608>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/earthquake-shakes-colombia-causes-injuries-and-significant-damage/articleshow/133108795.cms>
- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/news/report/74-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-western-colombia-several-killed/20260810.htm>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/colombia-earthquake-update-death-toll-rises-to-111-as-state-of-emergency-declared-people-dont-want-to-go-home-101786392676938.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/magnitude-7-4-quake-rocks-western-colombia-killing-at-least-111-people-101786393128510.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/colombia-declares-state-of-emergency-after-quake-kills-111-101786391345739.html>

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