WorldPublished: 11 August 2026 at 23:15
Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 240
The death toll from Monday's powerful earthquake in western Colombia has risen to 240, according to data compiled by local authorities and the government on Tuesday.
A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, and the number of confirmed deaths continues to climb as authorities assess the aftermath.
Update from authorities
On Tuesday, local municipal authorities together with the national government reported that the death toll had risen to 240 people since the quake struck the region.
The source report does not provide further details on the earthquake's magnitude, epicenter, or the scale of damage, noting only that casualty figures are being updated as local and national authorities continue compiling data from the affected areas.
