NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 10, 2026Hillsborough
Tampa Bay community responds to deadly earthquake in Colombia
A powerful earthquake centered near San José del Palmar, Colombia, has resulted in at least 111 confirmed deaths and widespread building collapses. Local authorities and residents in the Tampa Bay area are responding to the disaster as the death toll continues to rise.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
The event highlights the immediate humanitarian impact of a major natural disaster in Colombia and the subsequent mobilization of support from international communities, including those in Florida.
Key Facts
- The earthquake occurred on Monday morning.
- The death toll is currently confirmed at 111.
- The epicenter was located near San José del Palmar in Western Colombia.
- The event is described as the most powerful earthquake in Colombia in the last decade.
- Hundreds of buildings have collapsed as a result of the seismic activity.
Who's Mentioned
locationTampa“Location of the news outlet reporting the event.”organizationGrey Bull Rescue“Organization providing aid to Colombia.”locationSan José del Palmar“Location near the earthquake's epicenter.”personJuan Ignacio Arguello“Ecuador resident who experienced the earthquake.”personJuan Restrepo“Tampa resident and restaurant worker with family in Colombia.”other111“Reported death toll.”organizationAsocol TAMPA BAY“Organization providing aid to Colombia.”organizationU.S. Geological Survey“Source of the earthquake magnitude data.”locationColombia“The epicenter of the earthquake.”