# Rescue efforts intensify after quake devastates western Colombia towns

A strong earthquake has struck western Colombia, severely damaging multiple towns. Rescue teams are working around the clock to locate survivors, while officials assess the full scale of destruction and casualties.

**Importance:** 4/5

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/8/11/rescue-efforts-intensify-as-quake-devastates-western-colombia-towns?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:47:34 +0000