Conflict · 12 days ago
Search continues after deadly Colombia earthquake
🇨🇴 COLOMBIA — Rescue teams are racing to locate survivors trapped under rubble following a powerful earthquake in Colombia. The death toll has surpassed 100 people, with hundreds more reported missing as search efforts intensify in affected areas. Emergency responders continue to coordinate with local authorities to reach isolated communities despite significant logistical challenges.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 14 days · 51 sourcesbbc.co.ukAnguish of Colombian brother at rubble of building being searched for earthquake survivorsaljazeera.comSearch for survivors underway in Colombia’s earthquake aftermathnytimes.comSearching for Survivors After Colombia’s Earthquakeaa.com.trDeath toll from massive earthquake in Colombia rises to 234france24.comColombia: Thousands missing after deadly earthquakeelpais.comColombia wakes up under a state of emergency after earthquake kills more than 200abc.net.auColombia quake death toll reaches 224 with more than 2,700 missingcbsnews.comColombia earthquake rescuers race to find survivors in rubble as death toll increases to at least 132independent.co.ukColombia earthquake latest: More than 160 killed after 7.4 tremor causes 'trail of destruction'rte.ieIn pictures: Devastation in Colombia after quakecnn.comLive updates: Colombia earthquake: death toll rises to 132 following 7.4 magnitude quakeirishtimes.comColombia rescue efforts continue as earthquake death toll passes 160aawsat.comColombia Scrambles to Find Survivors as Quake Kills 132hindustantimes.comVisuals surface as 7.4 magnitude earthquake shatters Colombia: Buildings in ruins, people under rubblejpost.comIsraeli in Bogota: Colombia earthquake 'reminded me of sirens and bombs'time.comWhat to Know About the Earthquake in Colombiadw.comColombia earthquake: Death toll rises to over 100theglobeandmail.comAt least 73 killed after powerful earthquake hits Colombia, leaving widespread destructionsmh.com.auDeath toll rises after earthquake in Cali, Colombia: Dozens killed, trappedarabnews.comMajor earthquake rocks Colombia and neighbors, killing 18 peopletheguardian.com7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia, causing serious damage – latest newsnbcnews.comStrong earthquake in Colombia and Ecuador as officials report injuries, collapsed buildings+29 more outlets
Why it matters
This humanitarian crisis is straining regional emergency services and infrastructure across multiple Colombian departments.
Context
Earthquake rescue efforts often face critical delays in the Colombian Pacific region due to rugged, difficult terrain and limited access routes.