More than 40,000 families have been affected by the earthquake

Colombia's government has declared a national emergency after a deadly earthquake killed at least 82 people.

Colombia earthquake update: President Abelardo de la Espriella reported 111 deaths, 87 people injured and over 1,000 buildings damaged.

Residents and emergency personnel dig through the debris of a partially collapsed building after an earthquake, in Pereira, Colombia August 10, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]