NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Hillsborough CountyAugust 10, 2026Hillsborough
Tampa Bay community responds to deadly earthquake in Colombia
Local authorities and community members are responding to a major earthquake in Western Colombia that occurred on Monday morning. The disaster has resulted in at least 111 confirmed deaths and widespread building collapses near San José del Palmar.
Read the full story at WFLA (NBC 8) — Hillsborough CountyWhy It Matters
The event highlights the international impact of a natural disaster on local communities with ties to the affected region.
Key Facts
- At least 111 people have died following an earthquake in Colombia.
- The earthquake occurred on Monday morning.
- The epicenter was located near San José del Palmar in Western Colombia.
- Hundreds of buildings have collapsed due to the earthquake.
- This is reported as the most powerful earthquake in Colombia in the last decade.
Who's Mentioned
locationTampa“Location of the news outlet reporting the event.”organizationGrey Bull Rescue“Organization providing aid.”locationSan José del Palmar“Location near the earthquake epicenter.”personJuan Ignacio Arguello“Ecuador resident who experienced the earthquake.”personJuan Restrepo“Tampa resident organizing aid at La Hacienda.”other111“Confirmed death toll.”organizationAsocol TAMPA BAY“Organization providing aid.”organizationU.S. Geological Survey“Source of earthquake magnitude and impact data.”locationColombia“The epicenter of the earthquake.”