12.08.2026 01:20
The toll of the earthquake in Colombia is worsening. Following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake, the death toll has risen to 254, while search and rescue efforts continue for thousands of people. New images revealing the severity of the earthquake came from Pereira. The moment a library in the city collapsed within seconds during the earthquake was captured on camera. The images show the building collapsing under the impact of the tremors, and the surroundings quickly being covered in a dense cloud of dust.
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Colombia caused great destruction. According to the latest data from Reuters, the death toll has risen to at least 254, while search and rescue efforts continue for thousands of people. The moment a library collapsed in the city of Pereira, hit by the earthquake, was captured on camera second by second.
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in western Colombia on August 10 caused severe damage in many cities across the country. The earthquake was particularly effective around Pereira, Cali, Manizales, and Quibdó, where many buildings collapsed or were heavily damaged.
MOMENT OF LIBRARY COLLAPSE ON CAMERA
Footage recorded in Pereira revealed the severity of the earthquake. It showed the structure housing a library beginning to collapse with the tremors, and then a large part of the building falling within seconds.
As people nearby fled in panic, a dense dust cloud covered the sky. The images revealed how quickly structures collapsed during the earthquake.
Pereira became one of the cities most severely damaged by the earthquake. Reuters reported that many structures in the city had collapsed and that teams were continuing search efforts in the rubble.
DEATH TOLL RISES TO 254
According to Reuters' latest report, at least 254 people lost their lives in the earthquake. It was reported that thousands of people are still missing, and teams are continuing their work in hard-to-reach areas.
It was stated that about 100 aftershocks were recorded after the earthquake, more than 5,000 homes were damaged, and there were disruptions in electricity, water, and communication services in some regions.
TEAMS IN THE RUBBLE
Search and rescue teams are continuing their efforts in the rubble of collapsed buildings, both with heavy machinery and by hand. It is reported that due to ongoing communication and transportation problems in some areas, the true extent of the disaster has not yet been fully determined.
The earthquake is reported to be the strongest tremor recorded in Colombia in this century, and comprehensive rescue and aid operations have been launched across the country following the disaster.