government
Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after powerful earthquake kills 179
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk MARKO ALVAREZ, ASTRID SUÁREZ and MEGAN JANETSKY | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page MARKO ALVAREZ, ASTRID SUÁREZ and MEGAN JANETSKY | The Associated Press, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Original story Read at the source Source published Aug 11, 2026 Indexed here Aug 11, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.
A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, resulting in significant damage and loss of life. 4, has left over 3,000 people missing, with many trapped under debris. Search and rescue efforts are underway in dozens of cities and towns, with soldiers, rescue personnel, and families working together to locate those missing.
The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but it is known that around 1,600 buildings have been damaged or collapsed. Further details on the earthquake and its aftermath are available from NBC Los Angeles , including updates on the number of fatalities and the ongoing rescue efforts.
Why this matters
Local government decisions — zoning, budgets, ordinances, contracts — shape daily life more than most national headlines. The Los Angeles surfaces these stories so readers can engage with the bodies that affect their property, taxes, and neighborhood character.
About this story
As published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) . The Los Angeles surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: government Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, resulting in significant damage and loss of life. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.4, has left over 3,000 people missing, with many trapped…
When was this published? This article was first published on August 11, 2026 by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) and curated for The Los Angeles readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by MARKO ALVAREZ, ASTRID SUÁREZ and MEGAN JANETSKY | The Associated Press at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC). To learn more about how The Los Angeles selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more government coverage from The Los Angeles, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More government →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter
