# Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 329

https://mins.news/en/item/29005

- TASS, 2026-08-22 01:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2176337

> Colombia’s disaster risk management service says the powerful earthquake has killed 329 people, injured 4,600 and left 247 missing, while 364 people have been rescued. More than 31,000 homes were destroyed and another 171,273 buildings damaged. The magnitude 7.4 quake struck near San Jose del Palmar in Choco on August 10 and affected 15 departments.

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