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Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 224 with Over 2,700 Missing

How 11 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 224 with Over 2,700 Missing
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What happened

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed 224 people and left over 2,700 missing, with major damage in the Cauca Valley. Rescue efforts continue as Israel offers assistance.

  • 01Colombia’s earthquake death toll rises to 224 with over 2,700 missing.
  • 02Cauca Valley reports 35 deaths, 700 injuries, and 188 missing persons.
  • 035,000 homes and three hospitals were damaged or destroyed.
  • 04Rescue teams search for survivors in Cali amid widespread destruction.
  • 05Colombian government deploys extra security to prevent looting.
  • 06Israel offers aid and monitors the situation closely.

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Kan NewsCenter · HebrewAug 11, 2026
Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 224 with Over 2,700 Missing
Channel 13Center · HebrewAug 11, 2026
Powerful Earthquake in Colombia Kills Over 160, Injures Around 600
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 11, 2026
7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Jewish Community in Cali, Colombia
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Colombia Earthquake Kills Over 100, Rescue Efforts Continue Amid Aftershocks
SrugimRight · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Deadly 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia Causing Massive Damage and Casualties
Show 11 more reportsNow 14Powerful Earthquake in Colombia Kills 77, Rescue Efforts OngoingArutz ShevaPowerful 7.4 Earthquake Kills At Least 77 in Colombia, Israel Offers AidGlobes7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia, Killing at Least 26 and Causing Widespread DamageKikar HaShabbat7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Jewish Community in Colombia, Causing Deaths and DamageBehadrei HaredimAt Least 50 Dead in 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western ColombiaKikar HaShabbat7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia Causing Damage and InjuriesNow 14Israeli Witnesses Major Earthquake in Colombia Reporting Multiple Building CollapsesBehadrei Haredim7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia Causing Significant Damage and EvacuationsKikar HaShabbat7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia, Israel Offers AidN127.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia Causing Injuries and Structural DamageMako7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia Causing Injuries and Structural Damage