Colombia earthquake toll rises to 423 missing, over 200 dead

Colombia's National Institute of Forensic Medicine reported 423 people missing following the earthquake that has left more than 200 dead in the country.

Por El Medio Oriente
17 de agosto de 2026
Rescue workers in orange and yellow protective suits search through rubble from completely destroyed buildings in a devastated urban area.
Rescue teams work among the remains of collapsed structures in the area affected by the earthquake in Colombia, where search operations for missing persons continue. (El Tiempo — Justicia)
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The National Institute of Forensic Medicine and Forensic Sciences reported that the number of people missing following the earthquake that struck Colombia has risen to 423, according to the entity.

The earthquake has left more than 200 dead in different regions of the country, according to initial reports from Colombian authorities.

Search and recovery operations continue in areas affected by the earthquake.

Colombia earthquake: 423 missing, over 200 dead | El Medio Oriente