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  "id": 483053,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T16:32:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Age",
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    "url": "https://www.theage.com.au/world/south-america/dozens-killed-and-more-trapped-after-powerful-earthquake-shakes-colombia-20260811-p60n45.html?ref=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, resulting in significant damage and loss of life. According to reports, at least 47 people were killed, with many more trapped under debris in cities across the region. The epicenter of the quake was located in the western municipality of San José del Palmar, in the Chocó department.\n\nThe earthquake caused widespread damage, with over a dozen buildings collapsing in the city of Cali, Colombia's third most populated city. Firefighters were checking buildings for structural damage, and authorities began assessing potential damage in various regions. The quake was felt as far away as Ecuador's capital, Quito, and prompted evacuations in some areas.\n\nThe newly inaugurated president of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, announced the setup of a Unified Command Center to coordinate response efforts. He also planned to travel to Pereira, one of the towns most affected by the earthquake. According to El Pais English, at least 25 people were reported dead, while The Buenos Aires Herald reported at least 24 fatalities. The casualty count is expected to rise, with Cali, Pereira, Armenia, and Manizales being home to over 3.5 million people.",
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        "title": "Earthquake today: Major quake of magnitude 7.4 hits Colombia, prompting people to evacuate homes",
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        "published": "2026-08-10T13:10:03.000Z"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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 Sydney Morning Herald",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-10T16:32:39.000Z"
      }
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