### [2026-08-11](/feed/2026/08/11/index.md)

##### 2026 Colombia earthquake
# The death toll from the w.4 earthquake in Colombia yesterday increases to over 240 people killed, 570 injured, and at least 3,000 others still missing. President Abelardo de la Espriella declares a national state of emergency. 




### Sources:

1. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/11/colombia-earthquake-dead-amid-hunt-for-survivors)

### Changes:

1. The death toll from the w.4 earthquake in Colombia yesterday increases to over 224 people killed, 570 injured, and at least 3,000 others still missing. Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella declares a national state of emergency in the country.  _2026-08-11 17:58:27 (First version)_
1. The death toll from the w.4 earthquake in Colombia yesterday increases to over 240 people killed, 570 injured, and at least 3,000 others still missing. President Abelardo de la Espriella declares a national state of emergency.  _(Current version)_

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