NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 11, 2026Hillsborough
San Diego Colombian community responds to earthquake in Colombia
The Colombian community in San Diego is organizing in response to a major earthquake in Colombia that has resulted in at least 111 confirmed fatalities. Local residents are currently attempting to contact family members in the impacted regions.
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This event impacts local residents with family ties to Colombia who are seeking information and providing support following a natural disaster that has caused at least 111 deaths.
Key Facts
- A major earthquake has occurred in Colombia.
- At least 111 people have been confirmed dead as a result of the earthquake.
- Members of the Colombian community in San Diego are attempting to contact family members in the affected areas.
Who's Mentioned
locationSan Diego“Location of the local community responding to the news.”personXavier Rodríguez“Owner of Antojitos Colombianos”locationSan José del Palmar“Epicenter of the earthquake”locationChocó“Department in Colombia where the earthquake occurred”location2040 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92102“Address of the relief collection center”organizationAntojitos Colombianos“Restaurant serving as a collection point”personAndrés Rodríguez“Manager of Antojitos Colombianos”locationColombia“Location of the earthquake and the affected population.”