# Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 312, with 290 still missing

https://mins.news/en/item/26461

- TASS, 2026-08-19 17:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/society/2175283

> Colombia’s National Unit for Disaster Risk Management said the powerful earthquake that struck the country’s west earlier this month has killed 312 people, injured 4,380 and left 290 missing; 358 people were rescued. The quake destroyed 29,680 homes and damaged 134,282 buildings. A magnitude 7.4 tremor hit near San Jose del Palmar in Choco on August 10.

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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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