# Eyewitness video shows earthquake shaking Colombia airport

https://mins.news/en/video/18784

- Reuters, 2026-08-11 05:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIk85EeaNgM

> A powerful earthquake struck Colombia, triggering panic inside Pereira’s Matecaña International Airport. Video recorded by an eyewitness shows the terminal shaking as people sought safety. Content creator José Gallego filmed while sheltering beneath a table. He can be heard screaming as the quake rattled the airport. The footage captures the fear and confusion during the tremor.

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