At least 111 people dead after earthquake strikes Colombia | Morning News Bulletin 11 August 2026

Listen to Australian and world news and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts.TRANSCRIPTAt least 111 people have been killed in a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Western Colombia.The country's geological service says the quake occurred in the Choco region about 400 kilometers west of the capital, Bogota, and was felt in major cities nationwide as well as in Panama to Ecuador and Venezuela.President Abelardo De La Espriella has declared a national emergency, and says his government has deployed all capabilities to search for survivors, assist impacted communities and deliver aid.Deputy Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General Farhan Haq says the UN is monitoring the situation closely, and is ready to assist.“Connectivity in rural areas has become limited The government has initiated precautionary evacuations and is leading efforts to assess damage and casualties