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  "id": 496324,
  "title": "At least 82 killed after powerful earthquake hits western Colombia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/at-least-82-killed-after-powerful-earthquake-hits-western-colombia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T18:19:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/at-least-82-killed-after-powerful-earthquake-hits-western-colombia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 82 people and causing significant damage across several cities. The quake, which struck near San Jose del Palmar in the Choco province, was felt nationwide. The new administration, led by President Abelardo De La Espriella, was thrust into its first major crisis. Governor Juan Diego Patino of Risaralda province reported 42 deaths, while the capital city of Cali reported at least 30 buildings collapsed. In the province's capital, Pereira, images showed a building crumpling to the ground, sending up dust and debris. The governor of Choco province, Nubia Carolina Cordoba-Curi, warned residents about potential aftershocks. The country's civil aviation authority suspended flights at several airports as inspectors checked for structural damage.",
  "summary": "7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia , leaving several people injured and buildings damaged",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Real Madrid Extends Condolences After 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Colombia; At Least 77 Killed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/real-madrid-extends-condolences-after-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-jolts",
        "published": "2026-08-10T18:10:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "At least 82 killed after powerful earthquake hits western Colombia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/at-least-82-killed-after-powerful-earthquake-hits-western-colombia-497563",
        "published": "2026-08-10T19:23:40.000Z"
      }
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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."
}