Colombia Earthquake Toll Rises to 329 Dead and 247 Missing
The Colombia earthquake has killed 329 people and left 247 missing, according to the latest official count. The 7.4 magnitude quake struck western Colombia on 10 August 2026. The post Colombia Earthquake Toll Rises to 329 Dead and 247 Missing appeared first on The Rio Times .
Twelve days after the Colombia earthquake struck, the death count has risen to 329 and 247 people remain missing, according to the most recent official figures from Colombia’s National Unit for Disaster Risk Management. The earthquake occurred on August 10, 2026, near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department, located in western Colombia.
The earthquake measured 7.4 on the moment magnitude scale, as reported by both the United States Geological Survey and the Colombian Geological Service. The epicentre was located just three to five kilometers from the town, in a remote area that may have complicated rescue efforts.
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