A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck Colombia, leaving at least 132 people dead, according to a report from BBC. The quake hit the western part of the country, causing widespread destruction and triggering ongoing search efforts for survivors.
The BBC report, published on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, confirms the death toll of 132. Other outlets have reported higher figures, with the Arabic-language news site Sabq citing 254 fatalities and noting that around 5,000 homes were damaged. CNN Arabic reported at least 85 deaths and dozens of missing people in the city of Cali alone, indicating the quake's severe impact on urban areas. The discrepancy in death tolls suggests that casualty numbers are still being updated as rescue operations continue.
According to the Arabic outlet Al Arabiya, search and rescue teams are still looking for survivors amid the rubble. The scale of the damage, including the thousands of affected homes reported by Sabq, points to a significant humanitarian challenge in the affected region. The earthquake's effects have also drawn reactions from outside the country, with the sports website Kooora noting that FC Barcelona issued an official statement in response to the disaster.
The situation remains fluid, with relief efforts underway and authorities working to account for those still missing. The coming days will be critical for rescue teams as they race against time to find survivors and for authorities to provide a clearer picture of the full extent of the damage and the final casualty count.
