7.4-Magnitude Earthquake in Colombia Kills 132, Hundreds Missing

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 11, 2026, killing at least 132 people and injuring over 570. The city of Cali was hit hardest, with 188 people reported missing and around 5,000 homes damaged. Rescue operations are ongoing, with children trapped under the rubble of a collapsed hospital in Cali. The quake, the largest in Colombia in years, also caused a nearly 100-year-old church to crumble. President De La Espriella has been coordinating the emergency response.