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At least 181 dead, thousands missing after 7.4 earthquake in Colombia

A powerful 7.4-magnitude quake struck western Colombia, killing at least 181 people and leaving thousands unaccounted for as rescuers continue searching rubble.

Published Aug 12, 2026, 12:07 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Rescue teams, military personnel and volunteers continued combing through collapsed buildings across western Colombia on Tuesday after a powerful earthquake devastated communities, killing at least 181 people and leaving thousands unaccounted for as officials struggled to assess the full extent of the disaster, according to the Washington Post.