Colombia busca a desaparecidos tras un fuerte terremoto que mató a más de 100 personas
Summary
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, killing at least 111 people and damaging or destroying around 1,600 buildings. Rescue teams and volunteers are searching through rubble for survivors, while thousands of people remain missing.Key Facts
- The earthquake affected multiple cities including Cali, Quibdó, Pereira, and others.
- Over 1,600 buildings were damaged or collapsed by the quake.
- At least 111 deaths were confirmed by President Abelardo de la Espriella.
- More than 2,700 people were reported missing after the earthquake.
- The town of El Cairo had about 80% damage, and many homes there are fragile.
- The Chocó region, near the earthquake epicenter, is poor and hard to access.
- The Colombian government deployed military, police, rescue teams, and search dogs to help.
- The U.S. government pledged $15.5 million to provide emergency shelters, food, and aid.
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