Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake in Colombia's Chocó Kills at Least 254

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Chocó, western Colombia, on August 10, 2026. The death toll reached at least 254 by the following morning and was expected to rise as rescue teams pushed toward collapsed structures in remote zones. Colombia declared a national emergency. Mexico's Topos Azteca rescue brigade arrived in Cali to assist search operations.