# Colombia quake kills over 200, rescue teams race for survivors 2026-08-12T22:52:29+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, killing over 200 people and damaging or collapsing around 1,600 buildings, according to local authorities. The quake hit Cali, Pereira, Quibdo, and Manizales, and was felt in Ecuador and Panama. Colombia's Geological Service called it the strongest recorded this century. By Monday night, more than 2,700 people were reported missing, with rescue teams and volunteers digging through rubble by hand. The epicentre was in San Jose del Palmar, Choco region, about 400 km west of Bogota. The disaster is the first major challenge for President Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump ally sworn in on August 7. Local officials report 80% damage in the town of El Cairo. The US has pledged $15.5 million in aid, and governments across Latin America are offering help. The quake follows devastating twin earthquakes in neighbouring Venezuela in June that killed over 6,000 people. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - thehindu.com - thehindu.com Tags: Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia, earthquake, natural disaster, rescue efforts, US aid Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/colombias-strongest-quake-in-century-kills-over-200/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/colombias-strongest-quake-in-century-kills-over-200/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.