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  "id": 482993,
  "title": "Dozens killed and more trapped after powerful earthquake shakes Colombia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/dozens-killed-and-more-trapped-after-powerful-earthquake-shakes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T16:32:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
    "slug": "the-sydney-morning-herald",
    "url": "https://www.smh.com.au/world/south-america/dozens-killed-and-more-trapped-after-powerful-earthquake-shakes-colombia-20260811-p60n45.html?ref=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, causing widespread damage and loss of life. According to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, at least 47 people were killed, with many more trapped under debris in cities across the region. El Pais English reported a lower death toll of at least 25 people.\n\nThe earthquake's epicenter was located in the western municipality of San José del Palmar, in the Chocó department, according to El Pais English and Buenos Aires Herald. The quake was felt in several regions of Colombia, as well as in neighboring countries Ecuador and Panama. Damage was reported in cities including Cali, Pereira, Buenaventura, and Armenia, with Cali's mayor, Alejandro Eder, saying that over a dozen buildings collapsed, trapping people inside.\n\nThe Colombian authorities, including the newly inaugurated president, Abelardo de la Espriella, and Chocó Governor Nubia Carolina Córdoba-Curi, have responded to the disaster, with de la Espriella setting up a Unified Command Center to coordinate action and Córdoba-Curi expressing concern about the possibility of further tremors. Rescue efforts are underway, with teams from Bogotá and Medellín aiding in the search for those trapped.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Earthquake today: Major quake of magnitude 7.4 hits Colombia, prompting people to evacuate homes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/earthquake-today-major-quake-of-magnitude-7-4-hits-colombia-prompting",
        "published": "2026-08-10T13:10:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Major earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shakes Colombia, neighbouring Ecuador, Venezuela",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/major-earthquake-of-magnitude-7-4-shakes-colombia-neighbouring",
        "published": "2026-08-10T13:10:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Colombia Reports",
        "title": "M7.4 earthquake hits western Colombia, damages reported from Cali and Manizales",
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        "title": "A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia and Ecuador, prompting people to evacuate buildings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/a-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-colombia-and-ecuador-prompting",
        "published": "2026-08-10T13:54:43.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Colombia hit by 7.4-magnitude earthquake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/colombia-hit-by-7-4-magnitude-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-10T14:09:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Colombia hit by 7.4-magnitude earthquake, with injuries and damage reported",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/colombia-hit-by-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-with-injuries-and-damage",
        "published": "2026-08-10T14:11:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/powerful-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-western-colombia",
        "published": "2026-08-10T14:28:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Colombia: Several killed after large earthquake rocks region",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/colombia-several-killed-after-large-earthquake-rocks-region",
        "published": "2026-08-10T14:57:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia killing at least 20",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/7-4-magnitude-earthquake-hits-colombia-killing-at-least-20",
        "published": "2026-08-10T14:57:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Latest news after deadly earthquake slams Colombia, tumbling buildings and burying people",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/latest-news-after-deadly-earthquake-slams-colombia-tumbling-buildings",
        "published": "2026-08-10T16:15:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Dozens killed and more trapped after powerful earthquake shakes Colombia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/dozens-killed-and-more-trapped-after-powerful-earthquake-shakes-483053",
        "published": "2026-08-10T16:32:39.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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