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Colombia Quake: 21 Dead, Airports Shut
10 Aug
Summary
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, causing 21 deaths.
- Six airports suspended operations due to damage from the powerful quake.
- Pereira and Cali suffered the most severe damage and casualties.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7:34 a.m. local time, causing at least 21 deaths and extensive damage. The epicenter was located near San José del Palmar, with the shaking felt across Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela. Pereira reported 18 of the fatalities, while Cali experienced at least 20 building collapses.
Operations at six airports—Pereira, Manizales, Quibdó, Armenia, Cartago, and Buenaventura—were suspended due to structural damage. The earthquake's depth was approximately 107 kilometers. While Bogotá experienced alarms and evacuations, major damage was not reported there.
Authorities confirmed no tsunami threat to Colombia's Pacific coast. Emergency services are continuing damage assessments across affected western and central regions. Residents are urged to rely on official information as aftershocks are possible.
