Major Earthquake Kills at Least 20 in Western Colombia

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, killing at least 20. The epicentre, 5 km east of San José del Palmar in Chocó, was 107 km deep, per the USGS. Pereira reported 18 deaths; Manizales, two. Buildings collapsed across Cali, Pereira, and Quibdó, with residents trapped. Six airports suspended operations. President de la Espriella ordered an emergency centre at the epicentre. The toll may rise.