A 7.4-magnitude Earthquake Has Killed More Than 280 People in Colombia—Here’s How to Support Recovery Efforts — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-has-killed-more-than-280-people-in-colombia-here-s-how-to-support-recovery-effortsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Colombia earthquake kills over 280 peoplehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-has-killed-more-than-280-people-in-colombia-here-s-how-to-support-recovery-effortshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-has-killed-more-than-280-people-in-colombia-here-s-how-to-support-recovery-efforts#u45296Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:50:07 +0000A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, killing over 280 people. The quake caused widespread destruction, with estimated losses of $9.6 billion. One family with triplets was torn apart, leaving only one survivor. The isolated region faces deeper hardship, and churches surprisingly stood up to the quake.Why it mattersThe earthquake hit a remote area of Colombia, exacerbating existing challenges. The country's president has provided an initial estimate of the damage. The quake's aftermath has prompted an outpouring of support for recovery efforts.What is confirmedA 7.4-magnitude ea