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

Colombian authorities confirm 289 deaths and 143 missing following western Colombia earthquake

Colombian authorities have updated the official casualty count to 289 fatalities and 143 missing persons following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia. This revision clarifies the current scope of the humanitarian crisis and ongoing search-and-rescue operations.

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Why It Matters

This update establishes the official scale of the humanitarian impact for residents of western Colombia and families of victims as of Saturday evening.

Key Facts

  • The earthquake occurred on the Monday prior to the Saturday report.
  • The earthquake magnitude was 7.4.
  • The official death toll is 289.
  • The number of missing persons is 143.
  • The affected region is western Colombia.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUNGRD“Unidad Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos y Desastres”other143“Number of people reported missing.”other7,4“Magnitude of the earthquake.”locationColombia“The country where the earthquake occurred.”personAbelardo de la Espriella“President of Colombia”personDavid Tamayo“Director of UNGRD”other50 toneladas“Medical supplies from Paraguay”personBenjamin Netanyahu“Prime Minister of Israel”personAlejandro Eder“Mayor of Cali”personJosé Manuel Restrepo“Vice President of Colombia”other289“Updated number of confirmed deaths.”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”