# 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills at least 82 in Colombia

2026-08-10T18:36:39+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia near San Jose del Palmar in Choco province at 7:34 am local time on Monday, killing at least 82 people according to authorities cited by Reuters. The Colombian Geological Survey reports this is the strongest earthquake recorded in the country in a decade. The tremor, felt across Bogota and into neighbouring Ecuador and Panama, badly damaged Pereira's Matecana airport and collapsed buildings in Cali, Pereira, Quibdo and Manizales. Pereira mayor Mauricio Salazar reported 18 deaths in his city alone, while Cali mayor Alejandro Eder said people were trapped inside at least 19 collapsed buildings. President Abelardo de la Espriella said he has taken charge of the emergency response and will travel to Pereira.

## Coverage

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