InternationalTuesday, 11 August 2026·The Hindu - International
Colombia 7.4-magnitude earthquake: emergency declared after 111 deaths and 1,000 buildings damaged
Colombia declared a state of emergency on August 10, 2026 after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed at least 111 people and damaged over 1,000 buildings.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, Colombia declared a state of emergency after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia at 7:34 a.m. on August 10, killing at least 111 people and damaging more than 1,000 buildings.
Key specifics
- The quake struck western Colombia at 7:34 a.m. (1234 GMT) on August 10, 2026.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella said the government was deploying all capacities to protect lives and deliver aid.
- The epicenter was in Colombia’s coastal Choco region at a depth of 100 km.
- Authorities reported 111 deaths, 87 injuries, and damage to over 1,000 buildings.
- Six small airports in western Colombia suspended operations after the quake.
Exam lens
Question type: disaster management and geography, magnitude 7.4, Choco region, 100 km depth, state of emergency on August 10, 2026; TNPSC may ask which country declared emergency after a major earthquake.