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Colombia's 7.4 earthquake disaster and regional aftershocks

A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing dozens and prompting a national disaster declaration, amid a wider spate of regional and global seismic activity including a large, evolving Indonesia quake near Flores Island and tremors in Peru.

8 stories1412 sourcesUpdated Aug 24, 2026

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Colombia's 7.4 earthquake disaster and regional aftershocks — Photo: Abelardo de la Espriella / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

Key developments

Aug 24, 2026
President Abelardo de la Espriella declares a national disaster to mobilize emergency response and relief as the Colombia earthquake death toll rises.
Aug 12, 2026
Related seismic activity is reported across the region, including tremors in Kumamoto, Argentina's Jujuy and Mendoza, and Peru's Junín province.
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Aug 15, 2026
A magnitude-7.6 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Flores Island, prompting a tsunami warning that was later lifted amid the wider spate of global seismic activity.
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Aug 15, 2026
A 7.7-magnitude quake off Flores Island prompts Indonesian authorities to order coastal evacuations and reissue a tsunami warning as deaths are reported.
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Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 100

The August 15 magnitude-7.7 earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, has killed 100 people on the 10th day of relief efforts, with more than 1,600 injured and about 180,000 displaced as thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed. Rescue and aid continue using helicopters, trucks, and motorcycles, and the disaster is Indonesia's deadliest quake since 2022.

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Japan 5.9 Quake Causes Injuries, Outages; No Tsunami

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s eastern region, with the epicenter around Ibaraki/Chiba at about 70 kilometers deep and felt in Tokyo and neighboring prefectures; authorities reported no tsunami threat and no casualties, while warnings urged caution for hazards like rockfalls and unstable ground. The event underscores Japan’s high seismic activity, with frequent quakes and ongoing coverage from multiple outlets across the region.

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Aug 17, 2026

A powerful 7.7-magnitude quake triggers landslides and widespread damage across Flores Island, with dozens of aftershocks and access disrupted for rescue teams.

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Aug 20, 2026

A magnitude 6.6-6.7 earthquake strikes central and southern Peru near Upahuacho, with no casualties or significant damage and no tsunami threat detected.

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Aug 24, 2026

A magnitude-5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan near Ibaraki/Chiba, causing injuries and power outages but no tsunami threat, adding to the spate of global seismic activity.

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Aug 24, 2026

Indonesia's Flores Island earthquake death toll reaches 100 on the 10th day of relief efforts, with over 1,600 injured and about 180,000 displaced, marking the country's deadliest quake since 2022.

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Peru Quake Felt Across South Regions; No Damage

A strong earthquake struck central and southern Peru, with magnitudes reported as 6.6–6.7 and depths around 66 km (some reports say 10 km), near Upahuacho, with no immediate casualties or significant damage reported and no tsunami threat detected as authorities monitor for updates.

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Indonesia Flores Quake: Dozens Dead, Evacuations

Following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Flores Island, Indonesian authorities urged immediate coastal evacuations to higher ground, advising residents to move more than two kilometers inland or seek elevations above 10 meters as a tsunami warning was issued. Coverage across BNPB briefings and AFP reports notes the advisory spans Flores’ northern coast and southern regions, with aftershocks reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre and echoed by multiple outlets including Malay Mail and Ynet News.

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Flores Quake: Aftershocks and Large Relief Effort

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia, triggering intense shaking, landslides and widespread damage as residents fled and rescue teams worked to reach survivors, with an initially issued tsunami warning that was later lifted. Authorities reported trapped individuals, access disruptions from landslides, dozens of aftershocks, and ongoing damage assessments across Flores and surrounding areas.

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Flores Quake: Dozens Dead, Tsunami Warning Lifted

Multiple reports confirm a powerful offshore earthquake near Indonesia's Flores region on August 15, 2026, with depth about 10 km; initial magnitude readings of 6.9 were later upgraded to 7.6 by the EMSC. The event prompted ongoing assessments of potential aftershocks and potential impacts along the coast.

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Colombia Earthquake: Toll Rises, Mourning Declared

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 71 people and causing extensive damage across Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, and Chocó, with hospitals and infrastructure reported damaged and ongoing rescue efforts. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national disaster to mobilize emergency response and relief as the death toll rose and aid coordination intensified.

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Colombia Quake Triggers State of Emergency

From Kumamoto to the Andes, a sequence of earthquakes disrupted communities: Kumamoto saw hot, sulfur-smelling water flooding an izakaya after a July quake, while Argentina’s Jujuy and Mendoza regions reported moderate tremors with little to no damage. In Peru’s Junín region, a series of quakes culminated in a 4.4 event with injuries and a later 5.0 that injured four and prompted emergency medical responses and preparedness guidance.

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