Earthquake in Colombia: José Manuel Restrepo confirmed efforts with international allies to address the tragedy, which has already left more than 100 dead

On Monday, August 10, 2026, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia with an epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó, at a depth of 107 kilometers. The disaster has resulted in at least 111 confirmed deaths and 87 injuries, with reports of collapsed buildings and individuals trapped in the debris. In response, the Colombian government is preparing to declare a national state of emergency to manage the crisis from the Unified Command Post.