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Colombia earthquake: at least 111 people killed; President declares emergency

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Colombia earthquake: at least 111 people killed; President declares emergency

[ad_1] Colombia on Monday (August 10, 2026) declared a state of emergency following a powerful earthquake that caused at least 111 deaths and flattened dozens of buildings, trapping more victims underneath. The 7.4-magnitude quake struck western Colombia at 7:34 a.m. (1234 GMT) and triggered a frantic search for survivors in several cities. “The national government … Read more

Colombia earthquake update: Death toll rises to 111 as state of emergency declared; ‘people don’t want to go home’

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Colombia earthquake update: Death toll rises to 111 as state of emergency declared; ‘people don’t want to go home’

[ad_1] Colombia on Monday declared a state of emergency following a powerful earthquake that caused at least 111 deaths and flattened dozens of buildings, trapping more victims underneath. People look for survivors amid the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Pereira, Colombia. (AFP) The 7.4-magnitude quake struck western Colombia at 7:34 am … Read more