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Watch: Buildings crumble, debris rains down as 7.4-magnitude quake hits Colombia

Dramatic videos showing people running for safety as buildings collapse in clouds of dust and debris have emerged from Colombia after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country's west on Monday, killing at least 132 people and injuring more than 570, according to the Colombian Association of Capital Cities.

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Colombia Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Kills 132, Leaves Hundreds Injured as Buildings Collapse and Rescue Teams Search for Survivors

On Monday, a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 132 people, injuring hundreds, and leaving people trapped beneath collapsed buildings as rescue teams searched through the rubble.

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Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. My research helps explain why it was so destructive

Locals and officials in Colombia have begun a massive search and rescue effort to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that struck near San José del Palmar in Chocó, with major damage observed in the cities of Cali, Manizales and Pereira.

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Colombia earthquake kills 132, injures 570; hospital patients trapped under rubble

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, killing at least 132 people and injuring 570. Pereira, the hardest-hit city, reported 60 deaths and faced widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are underway for patients trapped after a hospital partially collapsed in Cali. Air travel across western Colombia was disrupted, with several airports closed…

The Economic Times

Colombia earthquake: Over 2000 missing, hospitals, schools hit as 21 aftershocks follow - top developments

At least 132 people were killed and 570 others injured after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, according to the Colombian Association of Capital Cities.

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Tower of Colombia’s tallest cathedral collapses after 7.4-magnitude earthquake

A cathedral tower in Colombia collapsed following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the north-west of the country on Monday (10 August).

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Morning Mail: Scores killed in Colombia quake; call for action on sudden cardiac deaths; car insurance costs soar

More than 100 people have been killed by a powerful 7.4 magnitude quake in western Colombia

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President de la Espriella Updates Death Toll to 111 From Devastating Earthquake; Buildings Collapse, Airports Shut in Western Colombia

A 7.4 earthquake killed dozens and collapsed buildings across western Colombia Monday, testing a president sworn in just three days earlier.

Latin Times

Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111

PEREIRA — 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.

Bangkok Post

Colombia Earthquake Kills 22 as People Trapped in Collapsed Buildings in Cali and Death Toll Rises in Pereira

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia, killing at least 22 people. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities assess damage and casualties, with significant structural damage reported in Cali.

International Business Times UK

Video Captures Building Collapse Near Catholic University Following 7.4 Quake in Colombia

A 7.4 earthquake killed at least 47 in western Colombia, toppling a cathedral tower and buildings from Manizales to Cali. (

Latin Times

Colombia earthquake: The quakes that killed 70,000 people 158 years ago — all about the devastating 1868 Colombia-Ecuador disaster

A strong earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, causing significant damage and fatalities. This event recalls the devastating 1868 Ecuador-Colombia earthquakes which killed thousands. The 1868 disaster was exacerbated by construction methods unable to withstand intense ground shaking. Modern science and building standards have improved earthquake preparedness significantly.…

The Economic Times

Bulletin world briefing: Huge earthquake strikes Colombia as widespread destruction reported

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Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Kills At Least 20 in Western Colombia, Splitting Open the Coffee Region

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed at least 20 people in western Colombia Monday, toppling buildings from Chocó to the coffee-growing highlands.

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Buildings collapse, panic grips residents as quake shakes Colombia - 10 visuals that capture horror

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 77 people and causing widespread destruction across several cities, news agency Reuters reported.

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Colombia quake leaves more than 110 dead – as it happened

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Scores dead in Colombia after powerful earthquake strikes west of country

Quake of 7.4 magnitude collapses and severely damages buildings in several major cities, including Cali and Pereira

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Colombia declares national emergency as quake toll hits 111

Colombia declared a national emergency on Monday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in the west of the country killed at least 111 people and injured 87 others as rescue teams searched for survivors trapped under debris. The quake prompted evacuations in the capital, Bogota, and was felt across other parts of…

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Euronews

State of emergency declared as 111 confirmed dead in major earthquake in Colombia

The epicentre was in San Jose Del Palmar, a community of about 4,800 people in the Choco region about 250 miles west of Bogotá, the US Geological Survey and Colombia's counterpart reported.

The Economic Times

In 2016, Singapore began releasing millions of non-biting male mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia. Years later, the bold experiment produced one of the world's most successful dengue-control

Scientists using mosquitoes to fight dengue: Singapore has embarked on an ambitious project, deploying Wolbachia-infused male mosquitoes to tackle the rise of dengue fever. This specific bacterium disrupts reproduction, reducing the potential for disease spread. Successful programs in Colombia, Indonesia, and Brazil echo promising results.

The Economic Times

At least 77 dead as 7.4-magnitude quake hits Colombia's Choco; toll likely to rise

A significant earthquake struck Colombia's Choco province on Monday morning. The tremor caused injuries and considerable damage to buildings in Quibdo. Its epicenter was located near San Jose del Palmar, officials reported. The quake was felt across Bogota and even into Venezuela. Authorities are assessing the full extent of the…

The Times of India

7.4-magnitude Colombia earthquake: At least 77 killed, buildings collapse; toll 'could top 1,000'

A significant earthquake jolted western Colombia on Monday, resulting in injuries and extensive destruction. fourty seven fatalities have been confirmed while multiple buildings collapsed across the country. Air travel was halted at several airports in various cities. The quake's impact was felt as far as Bogota and neighboring nations, raising…

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Six Colombian rebels killed in 'message' by President Abelardo de la Espriella's new government

The six killed by Colombian forces on Sunday include four members of a splinter faction of the former FARC guerrilla group, as well as, two members of the Gulf Clan, Colombia's main drug cartel, in Antioquia department in the northwest.

International Business Times UK

'Did He Cheat?': Inside the Viral Lamine Yamal Colombia Vacation Photos That Sparked Cheating Rumours

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal faced false cheating rumours after AI-generated images went viral, suggesting a holiday with another woman.

The Times of India

Colombia rocked by car bomb blast a day after new President Abelardo de la Espriella takes charge

In southwestern Colombia, a car bomb detonated at a toll plaza on Saturday, just a day after Abelardo de la Espriella took office as president. The army promptly attributed the incident to dissident FARC factions, leaving two security guards injured. In response, President de la Espriella issued a stern warning…

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