# Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 281, media reports

https://mins.news/en/item/21747

- TASS, 2026-08-14 01:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2172631

> The death toll from Colombia’s August 10 earthquake has risen to 281, Blu Radio reported. The disaster has injured 3,971 people and left 379 missing; Cali recorded the highest number of deaths, with 96. The magnitude 7.4 quake struck near San Jose del Palmar in western Choco Department.

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