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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade

President Abelardo de la Espriella prioritizes search for over 100 missing persons following 7.4 magnitude earthquake

Emergency response teams in western Colombia are prioritizing the search for more than 100 missing individuals as the window for finding survivors of the 7.4 magnitude earthquake closes. President Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed the focus of the ongoing rescue operations on Sunday.

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Why It Matters

The search efforts directly impact the survival chances of over 100 missing people and the immediate deployment of national emergency resources in western Colombia.

Key Facts

  • A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia.
  • More than 100 people are currently reported missing.
  • President Abelardo de la Espriella has officially prioritized the search for survivors.
  • Rescue teams are operating under a time-sensitive window to locate survivors.

Who's Mentioned

other143“Number of missing persons”personRoni Kaplan“Captain and spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Force”locationColombia“Country where the earthquake occurred”personAbelardo de la Espriella“President of Colombia”other66“Number of collapsed buildings”locationChocó“Department where the earthquake occurred”other289“Number of confirmed deaths”organizationAP“News agency reporting the event”organizationUnidad Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos“Government body reporting disaster statistics”locationSan José del Palmar“Epicenter of the earthquake”