Archive · 11 Aug 2026
At Least 111 Killed as Powerful Earthquake Hits Western Colombia
Early on Monday, a very powerful earthquake hit western Colombia.
The earthquake was so strong that it knocked down buildings in several cities.
At least 111 people died because of the earthquake.
Another 87 people were hurt.
Some people are still trapped under the fallen buildings.
Rescue workers are trying to help the people who are stuck.
This happened just a few days after the new president, Abelardo De La Espriella, started his job.
It is the first big emergency for his new government.
People are also remembering that big earthquakes hit nearby Venezuela in June.
Everyone hopes that the people still trapped will be found safe.
At least 111 people were killed when a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday.
The quake injured 87 more people.
Buildings were knocked down across several cities, and some people remain trapped in the rubble.
The earthquake hit just days after Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as president.
It is the new administration's first major crisis, coming amid fresh memories of twin earthquakes in neighboring Venezuela in June.
- Who
- At least 111 people killed and 87 injured in western Colombia; President Abelardo De La Espriella, whose new administration faces its first major crisis.
- What
- A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87 more, and knocking down buildings across several cities.
- When
- Early Monday morning, August 10, according to a Reuters report dated Aug 10.
- Where
- Western Colombia.
- Why
- The article gives no geological cause; the quake came days after Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as president, making it the new administration's first major crisis.
- Deaths
- At least 111
- Injured
- 87
- Location
- Western Colombia
- Impact
- Buildings knocked down across several cities; people trapped in rubble
- Time of quake
- Early Monday, Aug 10
- New president
- Abelardo De La Espriella, sworn in days before
- Regional context
- Twin earthquakes hit neighboring Venezuela in June