# Colombia earthquake: Rescue operation enters 'final phase'

https://mins.news/en/item/20932

- DW, 2026-08-13 07:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/colombia-earthquake-rescue-operation-enters-final-phase/a-78345817?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Rescuers are working against the critical 72-hour window after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake killed 265 people, injured about 3,500 and left nearly 500 unaccounted for. Officials say tens of thousands of families have been affected, while teams continue detecting possible signs of life beneath the rubble.

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- [Colombia Earthquake Relief Efforts](https://mins.news/en/topic/colombia-earthquake-response) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/colombia-earthquake-response.md

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