Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Archives

Death toll from earthquake in Colombia rises to 111

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Xinhua – Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella reported Monday from Bogotá that the death toll from the powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck much of the country earlier that morning had risen to 111. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in San José del Palmar, in the northwestern department of Chocó. “As of 12:30 p.m. […]

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia leaves 71 dead

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck southwestern Colombia on Monday, leaving a devastating preliminary toll. The nationwide death toll rose to 71. Local authorities confirmed a sharp increase in fatalities in the Valle del Cauca region. President Abelardo De La Espriella declared a national disaster to address the tragedy, which has claimed […]