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  "id": 487754,
  "title": "At least 77 killed after powerful earthquake hits western Colombia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/at-least-77-killed-after-powerful-earthquake-hits-western-colombia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T17:30:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2021933/at-least-77-killed-after-powerful-earthquake-hits-western-colombia"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, resulting in at least 77 deaths and widespread damage across several cities. The quake, which occurred near San Jose del Palmar in the Choco province, was felt as far away as Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela. Colombian officials stated they did not anticipate a tsunami following the early-morning disaster. The highest death toll was reported in the Risaralda province, with 42 fatalities. In the capital city of Pereira, 18 people lost their lives, while three were killed in Manizales. The quake left many residents and emergency personnel trapped in the rubble of partially collapsed buildings. At least 20 buildings collapsed in Cali, the country's third-largest city, and the city requested assistance from Bogota and Medellin. The Colombian government did not initially issue a magnitude estimate, later confirming it at 7.4, while the US Geological Survey initially reported 6.6.",
  "summary": "At least 77 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, knocking down buildings across several cities and leaving others trapped in the rubble. The quake struck just days after Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as president, thrusting the new administration into its first major crisis, with memories still fresh of devastating twin earthquakes in…",
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        "title": "Powerful earthquake rocks Colombia and neighbors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/powerful-earthquake-rocks-colombia-and-neighbors",
        "published": "2026-08-10T15:38:59.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Powerful 7.4 earthquake hits Colombia, injuries reported",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/powerful-7-4-earthquake-hits-colombia-injuries-reported",
        "published": "2026-08-10T15:42:12.000Z"
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        "title": "Sheinbaum pledges ‘all the support’ Colombia needs following deadly earthquake: Monday’s mañanera recapped",
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        "title": "De la Espriella gives the first earthquake toll and entrusts Colombia to Jesus Christ",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/de-la-espriella-gives-the-first-earthquake-toll-and-entrusts-colombia",
        "published": "2026-08-10T19:16:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Time",
        "title": "What to Know About the Earthquake in Colombia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/what-to-know-about-the-earthquake-in-colombia",
        "published": "2026-08-10T19:41:16.000Z"
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        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia, crumbling homes and buildings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/7-4-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-colombia-crumbling-homes-and-buildings",
        "published": "2026-08-10T22:55:25.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Colombia earthquake toll rises to 132: What is the scale of destruction and rescue operations?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-earthquake-toll-rises-to-132-what-is-the-scale-of",
        "published": "2026-08-11T00:47:47.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. Research helps explain why it was so destructive",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-earthquake-has-killed-at-least-132-research-helps-explain",
        "published": "2026-08-11T05:46:48.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Colombia rescue efforts press on after deadly earthquake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-rescue-efforts-press-on-after-deadly-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-11T06:56:15.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "In the news today: B.C. wildfire reinforcements, Colombia earthquake, car thefts down",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/in-the-news-today-b-c-wildfire-reinforcements-colombia-earthquake-car",
        "published": "2026-08-11T08:30:28.000Z"
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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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