Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 240, Authorities Say
A big earthquake shook a country called Colombia.
Earthquakes happen when the ground moves and shakes very hard.
This earthquake was very strong, with a magnitude of 7.4.
It hurt parts of western Colombia.
The shaking damaged the coastal Choco region.
It also damaged Cali, the third-biggest city in Colombia.
The coffee-growing area was damaged too.
Sadly, many people died because of the earthquake.
Leaders said the number of people who died went up to 240.
People are sad about everyone who was hurt.
The death toll from a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia rose to 240, according to local authorities.
The powerful quake shattered parts of western Colombia.
The coastal Choco region was among the hardest-hit areas.
Cali, Colombia's third-largest city, was also affected.
Swaths of the Colombian coffee-growing region were damaged by the tremor.
- Who
- Residents of western Colombia, including the coastal Choco region, Cali, and the coffee-growing region; death figures provided by local authorities.
- What
- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, with the death toll rising to 240.
- When
- The death count rose to 240 on Tuesday; the article does not specify the earthquake's exact date.
- Where
- Western Colombia, including the coastal Choco region, Cali, and swaths of the coffee-growing region.
- Why
- The powerful shaking from the 7.4-magnitude quake shattered parts of western Colombia, leading to the casualties.
- Magnitude
- 7.4
- Death toll
- 240 (as of Tuesday)
- Source of figures
- Local authorities
- Affected areas
- Coastal Choco region, Cali, Colombian coffee-growing region
- Region hit
- Western Colombia
- Cali
- Colombia's third-largest city
- Choco
- Coastal region in western Colombia