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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
More Proof There Is No God
At least 164 people have died following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026. Yesterday on August 10, 2026, a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the department of Chocó in western Colombia at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a depth of approximately 110 km. The epicenter was near San José del Palmar, and the tremors were felt across much of Colombia and in neighboring Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela.
This earthquake is considered the strongest in Colombia in the 21st century
Casualties and Missing Persons
Deaths: At least 164 people have been confirmed dead
The News International
Injuries: More than 885 people were injured
Missing: Over 3,200 people are reported missing
The hardest-hit cities include Cali, Pereira, Quibdó, Manizales, and Armenia. In Cali alone, at least 85 people died, with hundreds more injured and many trapped under collapsed buildings
Pereira reported 60 deaths, including fatalities at Matecaña International Airport, while Valle del Cauca saw 42 deaths
Other affected areas include Antioquia, Chocó, and Manizales, with additional casualties reported in each region.
Damage and Rescue Efforts
The earthquake caused widespread destruction, collapsing hospitals, schools, residential buildings, and infrastructure. Over 5,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed, including 61 buildings that completely collapsed
Airports in Cali, Pereira, Manizales, Quibdó, Armenia, Cartago, and Buenaventura were temporarily closed due to structural damage.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with emergency teams, volunteers, and military personnel searching for survivors amid the rubble. Authorities have declared a national state of emergency, prioritizing the rescue of trapped individuals and the provision of aid to affected communities
Context
The earthquake occurred along the subduction zone of the Nazca plate beneath South America, a seismically active region of the Pacific Ring of Fire. Despite its intermediate depth, the quake caused severe shaking in populated valleys, amplifying damage in urban areas. It follows a history of destructive earthquakes in Colombia, including the 1999 Coffee Axis earthquake that killed over 1,200 people
The Colombian government, along with international aid from the United States and the European Union, is mobilizing resources for emergency shelter, medical care, and disaster relief.
Rescue teams continue to search for survivors, and the death toll is expected to rise as operations progress.
MORE PROOF THERE IS NO GOD OR GOD IS DEAD & THE DEVIL IS IN CHARGE OF THINGS THESE DAYS ...
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