Powerful Earthquake Kills at Least 77 in Colombia

A powerful earthquake hit western Colombia near San Jose del Palmar on 10 August 2026, killing at least 77 people, Reuters reports. The USGS tracked its origin 107 km underground, shaking cities as far as Bogotá and Cali. It is Colombia's deadliest quake since 2023. Mountainous terrain makes rescue work difficult across the large affected area.