Colombia Earthquake: 7.4‑Magnitude Shake Leaves 111 Dead, Buildings Crumble

Sun Sep 06 2026 01:46:56 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A 7.4‑magnitude quake in western Colombia has killed 111 people and shattered buildings, with rescue teams scrambling to free survivors.

A devastating 7.4‑magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia late Thursday, causing widespread destruction and claiming 111 lives. Buildings collapsed in heavily populated cities, and rescue workers are fighting to recover trapped citizens under hazardous conditions. The tremor was felt across the country and in neighboring Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama, highlighting its regional impact. Colombian officials call for international assistance as they assess the full extent of damage.

A powerful earthquake of 7.4 magnitude struck western Colombia late Thursday night, sending shockwaves that rattled buildings into pieces and left the region grappling with unprecedented devastation.

Local authorities have confirmed at least 111 deaths and dozens of injuries, with numerous structures in cities such as Cali and Medellín collapsed or severely damaged.

Rescue teams deployed across the affected areas, working under precarious conditions to free trapped residents from the rubble while medical teams treat the injured.

The tremor was felt beyond Colombia’s borders, touching Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama, underscoring the quake’s regional reach.

Prime Minister Ivan Duque urged citizens to remain vigilant and called for international assistance as the country assesses the full extent of the damage.