NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 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. The event, which occurred Monday morning, is reported as the strongest earthquake in the country in the last decade.
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The earthquake has caused significant loss of life and infrastructure damage in Colombia, prompting local response efforts in the Tampa Bay area.
Key Facts
- The earthquake occurred on Monday morning.
- The death toll is currently confirmed at 111.
- The earthquake was centered near San José del Palmar in Western Colombia.
- Hundreds of buildings have collapsed due to the seismic activity.
- This event is identified as the most powerful earthquake in Colombia in the last decade.
Who's Mentioned
locationTampa“The location of the news outlet reporting on the event.”organizationGrey Bull Rescue“Organization providing aid to Colombia.”locationSan José del Palmar“Epicenter of the earthquake in Western Colombia.”personJuan Ignacio Arguello“Ecuador resident who experienced the earthquake.”personJuan Restrepo“Tampa resident and employee at La Hacienda who has family in Colombia.”other111“Reported death toll.”organizationAsocol TAMPA BAY“Organization providing aid to Colombia.”organizationU.S. Geological Survey“Agency that reported the 7.4-magnitude earthquake.”locationColombia“The country where the earthquake occurred.”