Colombia earthquake death toll jumps to 111; president declares emergency
(Photo by Giovanny Galvez / AFP) Colombia’s newly inaugurated President Abelardo de la Espriella on Monday declared a state of emergency after a powerful earthquake struck the west of the country.
A powerful earthquake rocked Colombia and neighboring Latin American countries on August 10, 2026, with medical teams rushing to help victims after buildings were damaged or collapsed in several cities.
People remain near a collapsed building after an earthquake in Manizales, Colombia, on Auguts 10, 2026.
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