NewsSNN NewsAugust 10, 2026Manatee
Colombia earthquake results in 111 confirmed deaths
A powerful earthquake centered near San José del Palmar, Colombia, occurred on Monday morning, resulting in 111 confirmed deaths and widespread building collapses. This event is reported as the most powerful earthquake in the country in the last decade.
Read the full story at SNN NewsWhy It Matters
The earthquake has caused significant loss of life and infrastructure damage in Colombia, prompting international attention and local response efforts in the Tampa Bay area.
Key Facts
- The death toll from the earthquake is currently 111.
- The earthquake occurred on Monday morning.
- The epicenter was located near San José del Palmar in Western Colombia.
- Hundreds of buildings have collapsed due to the earthquake.
- This is the most powerful earthquake to hit Colombia in the last decade.
Who's Mentioned
other111“Confirmed death toll.”personJuan Restrepo“Tampa resident organizing local aid.”locationColombia“The epicenter of the earthquake.”organizationAsocol TAMPA BAY“Organization providing aid to Colombia.”organizationWFLA“The news organization reporting the story.”organizationGrey Bull Rescue“Organization providing aid to Colombia.”organizationU.S. Geological Survey“Source of the 7.4-magnitude measurement.”locationSan José del Palmar“Location near the earthquake's epicenter.”personJuan Ignacio Arguello“Ecuador resident who felt the earthquake.”locationTampa“The location of the news outlet reporting the event.”