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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

Search for survivors continues in Colombia following powerful earthquake

Rescue efforts are intensifying in Colombia two days after a major earthquake caused widespread destruction to buildings and infrastructure. Emergency teams are working against time to locate survivors trapped in the rubble.

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Why It Matters

The earthquake has caused significant damage to roads and buildings, creating an urgent humanitarian crisis that is currently testing the capacity of the Colombian government and rescue services.

Key Facts

  • A powerful earthquake struck Colombia, causing buildings to collapse and roads to buckle.
  • The search for survivors is ongoing as of Wednesday, two days after the initial event.
  • The disaster has strained the resources of the Colombian government and rescue teams.

Who's Mentioned

locationPereira“The city where the report originated.”other2,595“Number of injured”personNayib Bukele“President of El Salvador”personGiovanni Rizzo“Colombia director for the Norwegian Refugee Council”locationColombia“The country where the earthquake occurred.”personAbelardo de la Espriella“President of Colombia”other181“Confirmed death toll”other100“Tons of aid from El Salvador”other4,000“Civilian-reported missing count”personMaría José Torres“U.N. resident coordinator in Colombia”