# Death toll in Colombia quake varies from 132 to 250

2026-08-12T06:12:36+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday at 7:34 am local time, epicentre near San José del Palmar in Chocó. Rescue crews, soldiers and volunteers are digging through collapsed buildings in Pereira, Cali and Quibdó. Sections of Cali's University Hospital collapsed, trapping patients. At least seven airports suspended operations for inspections. Death toll figures vary sharply: Deccan Chronicle reports at least 241 dead and 1,670 injured; Times Now says 250; Economic Times and Odisha TV report 132 dead and 570 injured. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency. The US announced $15.5 million in aid. Aftershocks continue, and thousands have been left homeless.

## Coverage

- deccanchronicle.com <https://www.deccanchronicle.com/world/colombians-dig-through-rubble-as-quake-death-toll-surpasses-240-1978512>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/world/colombia-earthquake-death-toll-rescue-mission-latest-updates-article-155596068>
- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/colombia-earthquake-kills-132-injures-570-hospital-patients-trapped-under-rubble/articleshow/133140811.cms>
- odishatv.in <https://odishatv.in/international/132-dead-over-500-injured-as-74-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-colombia-12249137>

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