# Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 273 — radio station

https://mins.news/en/item/21506

- TASS, 2026-08-13 17:47 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2172555

> At least 273 people have died in the powerful earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10, BluRadio reported. More than 40,000 families have been affected. The magnitude-7.4 quake hit near San Jose del Palmar in western Colombia’s Choco department; the president earlier reported 265 deaths.

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