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Colombia earthquake live: Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes near Bogota; 111 dead

Officials say at least 111 people have been killed in the quake, with many still trapped under rubble.

Residents dig through the debris of a collapsed building after an earthquake, in Cali, Colombia August 10, 2026. REUTERS/Camilo Rodriguez
Residents dig through the debris of a collapsed building after an earthquake, in Cali, Colombia August 10, 2026 [Camilo Rodriguez/Reuters]
By Hoda Sherif and Umar Farooq
Published On 10 Aug 2026

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  • A powerful earthquake has rocked Colombia and neighbouring countries, with the epicentre 400km (250 miles) west of the capital of Bogota.
  • Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella says that the number of people who died in the earthquake has risen to 111, with 87 others injured.