Colombia earthquake: Death toll rises to 294

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake severely hit 32 cities across the nation.

Rescue operations four days after after the earthquake hit Pereira in Colombia. Photo: AP via PTI
1 min read  |  Published: 16 Aug 2026

The death toll from the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday has risen to 294, with 3,935 people injured, the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) said Saturday.

As of 06:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, 320 remained missing due to the earthquake, with 353 others rescued, the UNGRD data showed.

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Colombia on Monday morning local time at a depth of 80 km, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

The quake severely hit 32 cities across the nation.

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