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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade

Colombian authorities confirm 289 deaths and 143 missing following 7.4 magnitude earthquake

Colombian authorities have updated the official casualty figures following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia. The revised count confirms 289 fatalities and 143 individuals currently listed as missing.

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Why It Matters

This update establishes the official scope of the humanitarian crisis and search-and-rescue operations for residents of western Colombia as of Saturday night.

Key Facts

  • The earthquake occurred on the Monday prior to the report.
  • The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4.
  • The official death toll is confirmed at 289.
  • The number of missing persons is confirmed at 143.
  • The update was released by Colombian authorities on Saturday night.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUNGRD“National Unit for Disaster Risk Management”locationBogotá“The city where the report was issued.”other143“Number of missing persons.”other7,4“Magnitude of the earthquake.”locationColombia“The country where the earthquake occurred.”personAbelardo de la Espriella“President of Colombia”personBenjamin Netanyahu“Prime Minister of Israel”personJosé Manuel Restrepo“Vice President of Colombia”other289“Number of confirmed fatalities.”locationSan José del Palmar“Epicenter of the earthquake”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”