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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade

Colombia earthquake death toll reaches 273 with 3,284 injured

Authorities report that the death toll from a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has risen to 273, with 3,284 people injured and widespread damage to tens of thousands of homes.

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Why It Matters

The earthquake has caused significant loss of life and widespread destruction of housing in western Colombia, impacting thousands of residents.

Key Facts

  • The earthquake registered a magnitude of 7.4.
  • The death toll has reached 273 people.
  • There are 3,284 confirmed injuries.
  • Tens of thousands of homes sustained damage.
  • The affected region is western Colombia.
  • The updated figures were released by authorities on Thursday.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUnidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres“National disaster management agency”locationPuracé“Volcano under surveillance”personAbelardo De la Espriella“President of Colombia”locationColombia“The country where the earthquake occurred.”organizationFederación Colombiana de Fútbol“Pledged $1 million in aid”personDavid Tamayo“Director of the Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (UNGRD)”organizationConmebol“Pledged $1 million in aid”organizationEmiratos Árabes Unidos“Pledged $10 million in aid”