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Colombia's New President Faces First Major Crisis.
An earthquake struck San José del Palmar in Colombia's Chocó province Monday at 7:34 a.m. local time. Tremors reached Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, and areas near the Venezuelan border.
- USGS measured the quake at magnitude 7.4; EMSC measured it at 6.8.
- Colombia's geological service assigned a magnitude of 6.7; UNGRD reported 6.6.
- 66 miles deep, per USGS; UNGRD placed depth at 79 km.
- Epicenter was roughly 174 miles west of Bogotá.
Why it matters: Chocó Governor Nubia Carolina Córdoba-Curi said injuries have been reported and buildings suffered severe damage in the capital, Quibdó.
- UNGRD is coordinating with local authorities to verify damage across the region.
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Where they split: Agencies disagree on the earthquake's magnitude, with readings ranging from 6.6 to 7.4 depending on the measuring body.
Center20 sources
Reuters1w+Colombia intensifica esfuerzos de rescate tras terremoto, se espera que aumente el número de muertosAssociated Press1w+colombia quake 08-11-26CTV News1w+Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers as they race against the clockYahoo News1w+Video shows moment magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes ColombiaUSA Today1w+Shakira, J Balvin y otros artistas piden ayuda tras el terremoto en Colombia: cómo ayudarDeutsche Welle1w+Colombia earthquake: Rescuers race to find thousands missingBBC News1w+Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quakeFrance 241w+Colombia earthquake rescue efforts enter second day as death toll reaches 164Jerusalem Post1w+Colombia continues search and rescue operations after earthquake, over 160 killedNPR1w+Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuersPBS NewsHour1w+As search for thousands of missing pushes on, Colombia earthquake tests new presidentThe National Desk1w+PHOTOS: Over 3,000 missing as search efforts resume after devastating Colombia earthquakeBillboard1w+How to Help Those Impacted by the Earthquakes in Colombia (Updated)Japan Times1w+‘Waiting for any sign of life’: Colombia reels after earthquakeTimes of Israel1w+Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful quake kills more than 170Financial Times1w+Colombian earthquake kills at least 47Foreign Policy1w+Colombia’s New President Faces His First Major TestNewsweek1w+7.4-magnitude quake strikes Columbia: Photos reveal extent of damageScripps News1w+Death toll continues to rise after 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes ColombiaTMZ1w+Insane Videos Show Colombia's 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake, At Least 22 Dead
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The Independent1w+Colombia’s deadly earthquake tests new president as search for thousands of missing continuesThe New York Times1w+What We Know About the Earthquake in ColombiaCNN1w+A whisper from the rubble led to baby’s rescue after Colombia earthquakeThe Boston Globe1w+Earthquake response strains Colombia’s new government and rescuers as they race against the clockAl Jazeera1w+Colombia scrambles to find survivors after deadly earthquakeABC News1w+Colombia earthquake: At least 24 dead, people trapped in collapsed buildings, officials sayLos Angeles Times1w+How to help Colombians affected by 7.4 magnitude earthquakeThe Guardian1w+Colombia earthquake leaves more than 200 dead amid hunt for survivorsDemocracy Now!1w+Headlines for August 11, 2026HuffPost1w+Powerful 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Kills More Than 110 In Western ColombiaMSNBC1w+Monday’s Mini-Report, 8.10.26NBC News1w+Strong earthquake in Colombia and Ecuador as officials report deaths, injuries and collapsed buildingsRolling Stone1w+Shakira, J Balvin, More Colombian Stars Support Earthquake VictimsTime1w+What to Know About the Earthquake in Colombia
Right coverage, 28 sources: The right covers the event as a breaking natural disaster, leading with agency magnitude figures and early official statements on damage.
NTD1w+Colombia Searches for Over 3,000 Missing After Earthquake Kills at Least 179The Epoch Times1w+Rescuers Search for Survivors in Colombia After Deadly EarthquakeBreitbart News1w+Colombia: Shocking Images of Cathedral Tower Collapse During EarthquakeDaily Mail1w+California 'in the crosshairs' of mega earthquake within months, warns scientist who predicted deadly Colombia disasterNew York Post1w+California man trapped in Colombia reveals his terror as massive earthquake struckThe Sun1w+Horror moment screaming cable car riders are trapped in swinging gondola during Colombia quake that killed at least 250Boston Herald1w+Powerful earthquake strikes ColombiaChristian Post1w+Colombia's Evangelical churches seek to understand the impact of the earthquakeCitizen Free Press1w+Raw video from Colombia earthquake.Fox News1w+More than 3,000 missing after Colombia earthquake as Trump administration provides $15.5 million in reliefThe Washington Times1w+Magnitude-7.4 earthquake hits Colombia, collapsing buildings, killing at least 79Hot Air1w+Colombia's Turn to Shake, Rattle and RollJust the News1w+7.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia, leaving at least 77 deadLegal Insurrection1w+7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Western Colombia, Killing More Than 100National Post1w+Colombia hurries to find earthquake survivor as death toll climbsNewsmax1w+7.4 Earthquake Shakes Colombia and Ecuador, Prompting People to Evacuate BuildingsOne America News1w+Colombia: 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes country's western region, killing at least 111PJ Media1w+A Major Earthquake Hits Colombia, Causing Significant DamageRedState1w+Terrifying Video of Apartment Building Collapse Emerges As Monster 7.4 Quake Rocks ColombiaThe American Conservative1w+Over 160 Killed in Colombia EarthquakeThe Daily Caller1w+At Least 169 People Dead As 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks CountryThe Gateway Pundit1w+Buildings Collapse After Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Colombia – At Least 70 People Dead (VIDEOS) * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina LailaThe Western Journal1w+Breaking: Colombia Rocked by Powerful 7.4 Magnitude EarthquakeTownhall1w+Death Toll Rises to 111 As Massive Earthquake Terrorizes ColombiaWall Street Journal1w+Deadly Earthquake Hits Colombia, Presenting Early Challenge to New AdministrationWashington Examiner1w+Strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia and neighboring EcuadorWND1w+‘Horrifying footage!’ Videos catch devastating 7.4 earthquake in progress * WorldNetDaily * by WND StaffZeroHedge1w+7.4 Mega Quake Rocks Colombia, Widespread Damage Reported
What’s next: Damage assessments are underway in Chocó province.
- Local authorities remain on alert for impacts on infrastructure and services.
- Governor Córdoba-Curi warned that aftershocks are a concern.
- What is the confirmed death toll and full extent of structural damage?
- Which magnitude figure will agencies converge on as data is finalized?
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