Video | A baby and a woman were rescued alive amid the damage caused by the strong magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia

Baby and her mother. Photo: Social Media. 10/08/2026 18:07 Updated: 10/08/2026 18:20 00:0000:00 Comment A video on social media was circulated this Monday, August 10, after a strong earthquake of 7.4 magnitude affected the coffee-growing region of the country. Apparently, a woman along with a few-month-old baby were rescued from the rubble of a building in Cali. The photographic material shows the rescue operation where rescue teams along with the community are extracting them alive and ending their suffering. READ ALSO Details of the situation in Cali Rubble in Cali Photo: Samir Rojas The city’s mayor, Alejandro Éder, has stated several times that the city suffered severe damage and urged people to stay united. "Caleños, this is a time to be united. Today we cannot allow our differences to divide us. We have to help each other, support each other, and work together," he said. He also confirmed that "rescue agencies are in the affected areas, carrying out search and rescue operations, and we are touring the city, listening to families, gathering information, and conducting a census to know who needs help." One of these operations was the woman with the baby, with voices of rescuers in the background, who constantly express concern for their safety. Developing... Follow all the news about Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. 00:0000:00 Comment Earthquake Breaking News Today Colombia Today Earthquake Colombia Today Today’s Earthquake Today in Colombia NEWSLETTERS EL TIEMPO Register for our newsletters and receive news in your email according to your interests. Stay informed about what really matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWS Follow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Stay always updated with the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPP Join El Tiempo’s WhatsApp channel to stay up to date with the most relevant news at the moment. EL TIEMPO APP Stay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DIGITAL Reliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and access our journalistic content unlimitedly.