# Death toll from Colombia earthquake exceeds 300

https://mins.news/en/item/25491

- TASS, 2026-08-18 20:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2174869

> The death toll from the devastating earthquake in western Colombia has risen to 304, with 426 people missing, 4,548 injured and 356 rescued. Authorities said 29,554 homes were destroyed and 134,342 buildings damaged after the magnitude 7.4 quake struck near San Jose del Palmar in Choco on August 10.

## Stories

- [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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