The Guardian World · Aug 11, 2026

Scores dead in Colombia after powerful earthquake strikes west of country

Quake of 7.4 magnitude collapses and severely damages buildings in several major cities, including Cali and Pereira More than 100 people died after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, collapsing and severely damaging scores of buildings in major cities including Cali and Pereira. It was felt in neighbouring Venezuela, still reeling from a deadly double earthquake on 24 June.