NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade
Rescuers search for survivors in Colombia as death toll from 7.4 magnitude earthquake reaches 281
Rescuers in Colombia are conducting final searches for survivors in the wake of a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that has killed at least 281 people and left hundreds missing. President Abelardo de la Espriella has mobilized international aid and emergency command posts, while authorities report that over 44,900 families have been affected by the disaster.
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The earthquake is the most powerful to hit Colombia this century, resulting in the destruction of nearly 10,600 homes and requiring a massive international humanitarian response to support over 44,900 affected families.
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organizationUnited Arab Emirates“Donated $10 million.”personJairo Galán“Assisting at food and donation centers in Cali.”organizationColombian Football Federation“Donated $1 million for reconstruction.”personAbelardo de la Espriella“Leading the national disaster response and coordinating international aid.”personDaiana Rojas“Participating in search efforts in Cali.”personDavid Santiago Tamayo“Managing search and rescue operations.”organizationLos Angeles County Fire Department“Arrived to assist with search efforts and structural assessments.”organizationSouth American Football Confederation“Donated $1 million for reconstruction.”personJosé Manuel Restrepo“Overseeing the humanitarian phase in the Chocó region.”