# Colombia earthquake death toll tops 200 as rescue efforts intensify

https://mins.news/en/video/19587

- CNN, 2026-08-11 23:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otOpiyRVUBM

> Emergency crews are urgently searching for survivors after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia. A CNN tally based on official reports puts the death toll above 200. The government has declared a national disaster, while leaders around the world have offered assistance. A senior United Nations worker said food distribution will be vital in the next few days. An Indigenous leader living near the epicenter said their community has still not received help.

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