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Major earthquake in Colombia prompts international humanitarian response
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First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 4:30 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A major earthquake in Colombia has affected cities and communities, prompting humanitarian assistance from India, China and the United Nations. Aid efforts are focused on supporting about 100,000 people, while additional community and religious relief initiatives are underway.
SO WHAT?
The earthquake has created a large-scale humanitarian need and triggered international relief operations.
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english.elpais.comen
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Aug 21, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC
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Aug 21, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
trinidadtimes.comen
Humanitarian assistance sent by India arrives in Colombia
Aug 21, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
argentinastar.comen
Humanitarian assistance sent by India arrives in Colombia
Aug 21, 2026, 9:31 AM UTC
brazilsun.comen
Humanitarian assistance sent by India arrives in Colombia
Aug 21, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC
calcuttanews.neten
Humanitarian assistance sent by India arrives in Colombia
Aug 21, 2026, 7:47 AM UTC
caribbeanherald.comen
Humanitarian assistance sent by India arrives in Colombia
Aug 21, 2026, 7:47 AM UTC
indiagazette.comen
Humanitarian assistance sent by India arrives in Colombia
Aug 21, 2026, 6:46 AM UTC
news.webindia123.comen
Humanitarian assistance sent by India arrives in Colombia
Aug 21, 2026, 6:46 AM UTC
jamaicantimes.comen
Humanitarian assistance sent by India arrives in Colombia
Aug 21, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC
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Bendigo Colombians rally to help those impacted by earthquake | Bendigo Advertiser
Aug 21, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC
fox5dc.comen
Virginia Task Force 1 welcomed home after deployment for earthquake in Colombia
Aug 21, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC
aninews.inen
Humanitarian assistance sent by India arrives in Colombia
Aug 21, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC
mnnonline.orgen
Japanese Christians help earthquake survivors find hope
Aug 21, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
christianchronicle.orgen
Churches of Christ in Colombia respond after devastating earthquake
Aug 20, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
stlouisreview.comen
Pope Leo XIV offers prayers, condolences following Colombia earthquake
Aug 20, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC
theshillongtimes.comen
Humanitarian assistance sent by India arrives in Colombia
Aug 20, 2026, 6:47 PM UTC
thedialog.orgen
Bogotá archdiocese launches 'spiritual first aid' mission to quake-hit cities in Columbia
Aug 20, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC
prokerala.comen
Humanitarian assistance sent by India arrives in Colombia
Aug 20, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC
ianslive.inen
Humanitarian assistance sent by India arrives in Colombia
Aug 20, 2026, 4:17 PM UTC
amsterdamnews.comen
Black Colombians lead calls for aid after earthquake
Aug 20, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
b985.comen
Metro Atlanta school community comes together to help earthquake victims in Colombia
Aug 20, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC
wpr.orgen
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Aug 19, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC
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Aug 19, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
curacaochronicle.comen
Curaçao Chronicle | China Sends Nearly 80 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Colombia Following Major Earthquake
Aug 19, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
globalsecurity.orgen
Colombia earthquake: UN ramps up aid for 100,000 people
Aug 19, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
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Colombia earthquake relief: how Miami residents can help
Aug 19, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC
fox5atlanta.comen
Colombia earthquake: Decatur students collect 800 N95 masks
Aug 19, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
brazilsun.comen
Colombia earthquake: UN ramps up aid for 100,000 people
Aug 19, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
29news.comen
Colombian community in Virginia sends aid after deadly earthquake
Aug 18, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC
keranews.orgen
Colombian nationals in North Texas unite to help with earthquake recovery efforts back home
Aug 18, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC
caribbeanherald.comen
Colombia earthquake: UN ramps up aid for 100,000 people
Aug 18, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC
venezuelastar.comen
Colombia earthquake: UN ramps up aid for 100,000 people
Aug 18, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC
kvoa.comen
Tucson woman working to help Colombia earthquake victims
Aug 18, 2026, 7:31 PM UTC
christianpost.comen
Christian aid groups helping earthquake survivors in Colombia
Aug 18, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
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