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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade County

Rescue crews and civilians search for thousands missing following Colombia earthquake

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Rescue teams and local civilians are searching through rubble in dozens of Colombian cities and towns to locate survivors trapped by a powerful earthquake. The disaster has left thousands of people missing across the region.

Disaster ResponseEarthquakeColombiaEmergency Management
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Why It Matters

The earthquake has created a large-scale humanitarian crisis requiring immediate search and rescue operations across multiple municipalities in Colombia.

Key Facts

  • A powerful earthquake has occurred in Colombia.
  • Thousands of people are reported missing.
  • The search for survivors is taking place across dozens of cities and towns.
  • Rescue crews and civilians are actively searching through rubble.
  • The event is testing the administration of the new president.

Who's Mentioned

PersonSterling Palacios“Religious and environmental leader in Choco”locationPereira“The city where the report was filed.”locationColombia“Country affected by the earthquake”PersonAbelardo de la Espriella“President of Colombia”PersonMauricio Salazar“Mayor of Pereira”OrganizationU.S. State Department“Providing $15.5 million in aid”