Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia, Killing at Least 181 and Prompting State of Disaster

A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, August 10, 2026, resulting in at least 181 fatalities and hundreds of injuries across the country. The epicenter was near San José del Palmar, and the tremors were felt as far as Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama. Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella, who took office on Friday, declared a state of national disaster as rescue efforts continue amid collapsed homes and buildings.