NewsWPLG Local 10August 13, 2026Miami-Dade
Rescuers race to find survivors in Colombia following 7.4 magnitude earthquake
Rescue teams in Colombia are conducting final searches for survivors in the rubble of a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that has killed at least 281 people and injured over 3,900. As the critical 72-hour window for survival closes, the government is shifting focus toward debris removal and humanitarian aid distribution for the more than 25,800 affected families.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The earthquake has destroyed or damaged nearly 87,400 homes and triggered a massive international aid response, testing the administration of President Abelardo de la Espriella.
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Who's Mentioned
personMilton Castrillón“Noted shift toward debris removal.”personJairo Galán“Assisting at food and donation centers.”personAbelardo de la Espriella“Overseeing national disaster response.”locationUnited Arab Emirates“Donated $10 million.”personDaiana Rojas“Searching for survivors in Cali.”personDavid Santiago Tamayo“Provided official casualty and damage statistics.”organizationLos Angeles County Fire Department“Arrived to assist with search and structural assessments.”organizationSouth American Football Confederation“Donated $1 million for reconstruction.”personAlejandro Eder“Coordinating local rescue efforts.”personJosé Manuel Restrepo“Announced shift to humanitarian phase in Quibdó.”