# Colombia earthquake rescue efforts enter second day as death toll reaches 164

https://mins.news/en/item/18802

- France 24, 2026-08-11 07:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260811-colombia-earthquake-rescue-efforts-enter-second-day-as-death-toll-reaches-164

> Rescue teams in western Colombia worked overnight and continued into Tuesday, searching the ruins for people who may still be alive. A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake devastated parts of the country’s coffee-growing region on Monday. Authorities say at least 164 people have died. They warn that the casualty count could rise further as the search continues. Operations have now entered their second day.

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