Search-and-rescue teams are still looking for survivors after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia. President Abelardo De La Espriella pledged an emergency fund to rebuild hospitals, schools, homes and infrastructure destroyed by Monday’s quake, which killed 265 people and left nearly 500 unaccounted for.

RReuters2026-08-13 11:22

Search and rescue operations remain underway in Cali after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday. Colombian forensic authorities said Wednesday that more than 200 people had died, while the government has been slow to update the toll and the true number is likely higher.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-13 11:05

Tons of aid from regional partners began arriving in Colombia on Wednesday as rescue teams faced a worsening search for survivors. The powerful earthquake destroyed buildings, buckled roads and crushed cars, leaving people trapped in the rubble.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-13 09:26

Families gathered outside a morgue in Palmira, Colombia, after an earthquake on August 10 killed 265 people and left many others missing. One grieving relative said there was no contingency plan and that broken refrigerators were causing bodies to decompose.

RReuters2026-08-13 06:03

Families and residents in Cali, Colombia, who lost their homes and belongings in Monday’s deadly earthquake gathered at shelters to receive donated food and clothing.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-13 05:38

The search for survivors after Colombia’s earthquake has entered a critical phase, with at least 4,000 people reported missing and many feared trapped under rubble. In badly hit Pereira, teams are racing to investigate reports of possible survivors in collapsed buildings. Homeless survivors are relying largely on donations from churches and fellow Colombians for food, clothing and other essentials.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-13 03:51

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espirella said Wednesday that at least 265 people had died in Monday’s deadly earthquake. The government warned that hundreds of people were still missing.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-13 03:40

More than 48 hours after the earthquake, emergency crews in Colombia continue working around the clock through the rubble to search for survivors and bodies. The government has declared a national emergency and appealed for international assistance.

DDW News2026-08-13 02:00

Colombian rescue teams are still searching for survivors at a collapsed apartment complex in Cali. The 7.4-magnitude earthquake has killed nearly 250 people. Rescuers continue digging through the ruins in the hope of finding people who may remain trapped. The search is focused on the destroyed residential building and its surrounding area.

RReuters2026-08-12 20:19

Pope Leo XIV spoke in Spanish during his weekly audience at St. Peter’s Basilica. He expressed solidarity with Colombian people who have suffered from the effects of the recent earthquake. Leo also said he was praying for the victims and thanked those taking part in rescue efforts. His remarks conveyed support for people affected by the disaster and recognition of those involved in the response.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 19:20

Colombian rescue teams are racing to locate people who may still be trapped beneath collapsed buildings in Cali. The search has entered its third day, two days after a powerful earthquake struck the city. The disaster has killed nearly 250 people, while crews continue combing through the ruins for survivors.

RReuters2026-08-12 17:20

Cali resident Brian Osorio Zuluaga recounts how he and others used their bare hands to clear debris after a building collapsed in the Colombia earthquake. They were trying to reach a man who was shielding a baby beneath the rubble, despite warnings that gas might be leaking. In Pereira, a woman says residents recovered seven bodies and five survivors from the wreckage. Authorities are racing against time as rescue efforts continue.

CCNN2026-08-12 16:12

More than 48 hours after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, rescuers are still searching for people who may have survived. More than 200 deaths have been confirmed, while over 2,000 people are reported missing. New President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a state of emergency as many residents remain without clean drinking water or electricity. Several major highways are still closed. The report opens with the dramatic rescue of a man from the ruins of his home.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 15:21

The search for survivors in the rubble of Colombia’s powerful earthquake has become increasingly urgent. Search teams are continuing to comb through the debris for people who may still show signs of life. As a critical time threshold approaches, rescuers face mounting pressure to locate anyone trapped beneath the ruins.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 13:51

Rescue teams are digging through huge piles of rubble in western Colombia after a powerful earthquake. They are calling for silence so they can hear any survivors who may still be trapped beneath collapsed buildings. The quake is estimated to have killed at least 250 people, while crews continue efforts to locate and save those buried under the debris.

RReuters2026-08-12 11:52

Search and rescue efforts are continuing in Pereira after a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday. At least 181 people were killed, while hundreds of buildings were damaged. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an emergency to speed the release of recovery funds. Live coverage is showing developments from the affected area as response operations continue.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 10:07

The death toll is climbing after Colombia’s worst earthquake in decades. At least 240 people have been confirmed dead in the western part of the country, with many victims found beneath the remains of their homes. Search teams continue their painstaking effort to locate survivors. Hope emerged when a 32-year-old woman was rescued alive from a collapsed apartment on Tuesday.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 09:06

The death toll from Monday’s magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia has climbed beyond 200. Rescuers are racing to locate people believed trapped under collapsed buildings. A 32-year-old woman was brought out alive from the rubble on Tuesday, while many others are still missing. The disaster represents the first major challenge for President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office last Friday. France 24 spoke with Maria Clara Calle in Cali, one of the cities affected.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 08:33

Rescuers in Pereira, Colombia, pulled a 32-year-old woman from the ruins of a collapsed building on Tuesday. She had remained trapped for 36 hours. Applause broke out as the rescue team brought her to safety, marking an emotional moment amid the earthquake’s destruction.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 08:30

The death toll from Monday’s earthquake in Colombia has climbed above 200 and is expected to rise further as rescue teams search collapsed buildings. Cali, among the hardest-hit areas, has become the focus of volunteers and emergency workers digging through the rubble for survivors. No one has yet been found alive at a collapsed apartment building, although volunteers say they heard a man’s voice beneath the debris. A doctor was rescued alive from another collapsed structure.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-12 04:36

A baby has been rescued alive from the rubble following what is described as Colombia’s deadliest earthquake in years. More than 200 people have died, while thousands remain missing. Search teams are working against time to locate people who may still be trapped beneath collapsed buildings. From Cali, a correspondent discusses the rescue operation, the extent of the devastation and the prospects of finding additional survivors.

DDW News2026-08-12 01:00

Rescue teams and civilians in Colombia continued a painstaking search through rubble on Tuesday. A powerful earthquake left thousands of people missing across dozens of cities and towns. Those taking part in the effort hoped to locate survivors trapped beneath the debris. The disaster has killed at least 181 people.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-11 23:00

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.

CCNN2026-08-11 23:00

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck Colombia, leaving hundreds dead. Fox News highlights the deadly disaster and the continuing emergency response. Rescue efforts are a central focus as authorities deal with the aftermath. The report also mentions a U.S. Marine veteran released from Russian custody, along with other latest developments.

FFox News2026-08-11 22:45