Colombia earthquake rescuers race to find survivors in rubble as death toll increases to at least 132

August 11, 2026 / 7:11 AM EDT

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Rescue workers and volunteers rushed to clear rubble as they searched for survivors in Colombia early Tuesday after the country was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.As of Monday afternoon, at least 132 people had died and more than 570 others had been injured, according to the Colombian Association of Capital Cities, a group that coordinates major cities across the country. By Monday night, more than 2,700 people had been reported missing. Many families posted information about loved ones online, hoping for information about their fate.The 7.4-magnitude quake struck cities across Colombia's western region shortly after 7:30 a.m. local time, sending panicked residents onto the streets.

People look for survivors amid the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Cali, Colombia, on August 10, 2026.