# Colombia Earthquake Kills at Least 132, Worst in Years

A powerful earthquake, the largest Colombia has experienced in years, struck the country, killing at least 132 people. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities assess the full scale of damage and casualties. The disaster highlights the region's vulnerability to seismic activity.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20e360lx0vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:59:40 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/11/first-thing-colombia-earthquake) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:11:58 GMT