A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, 2026, with impacts felt across the border. The epicenter was located near San José del Palmar, in the Chocó department in the country's northwest. According to authorities, this is the most intense tremor Colombia has recorded in decades—specifically, since 1979. The casualty toll continues to rise by the hour; the number of deaths has reached at least 169. In the same update, Colombian authorities reported more than 800 injuries. Previous estimates cited 132 casualties, reflecting the escalating severity of the emergency on the ground. According to the Colombian Geological Service, Monday’s 7.4-magnitude quake is the strongest recorded in the country in the last decade. Two aftershocks followed the main tremor—one measuring 2.8 and another 4.8—posing further risks to already damaged structures and the affected population. A brief compilation of building collapses is shown in this short video: ...
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