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  "id": 496658,
  "title": "Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/colombia-declares-state-of-emergency-after-quake-kills-111",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T19:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260811/colombia-declares-state-of-emergency-after-quake-kills-111"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pereira, Colombia - In the wake of a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake, Colombia's national government has declared a state of emergency, responding to the tragic loss of at least 111 lives and widespread damage. The seismic event struck western Colombia early Monday morning, prompting an urgent rescue operation in affected cities.\n\nPresident Abelardo de la Espriella, who assumed office just three days prior, reported the grim figures of 111 fatalities, 87 injuries, and the collapse of over 1,000 buildings. The quake's epicenter was situated in Colombia's coastal Choco region, at a depth of 100 kilometers.\n\nThe impoverished Choco area bore the brunt of the disaster, with authorities documenting 12 deaths. Pereira, the provincial capital of Risaralda, emerged as one of the hardest-hit cities, with local authorities confirming that at least 40 individuals perished in the region.\n\nAmong the notable structures impacted was the iconic cathedral in Manizales, whose tower was utterly destroyed. The authorities are mobilizing all available resources to safeguard lives, support stricken communities, and provide aid to every zone in need.",
  "summary": "PEREIRA, Colombia — 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. The 7.4-magnitude quake struck western Colombia at 7:34 am (1234 GMT) and triggered a frantic search for survivors in several cities. \"The national government is maintaining all its capacities…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Colombia declares emergency after 7.4 quake kills 111; UAE, world leaders pledge support",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/colombia-declares-emergency-after-7-4-quake-kills-111-uae-world",
        "published": "2026-08-10T18:54:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Huge quake hits west Colombia, killing at least 73 people and collapsing buildings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/huge-quake-hits-west-colombia-killing-at-least-73-people-and",
        "published": "2026-08-10T19:11:59.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/colombia-declares-state-of-emergency-after-quake-kills-111-503205",
        "published": "2026-08-10T19:49:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/colombia-declares-state-of-emergency-after-quake-kills-111-497477",
        "published": "2026-08-10T20:02:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Al Jazeera reporter on the ground as Colombia quake death toll rises",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/al-jazeera-reporter-on-the-ground-as-colombia-quake-death-toll-rises",
        "published": "2026-08-10T22:35:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "More than 100 killed after strongest quake hits western Colombia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/more-than-100-killed-after-strongest-quake-hits-western-colombia",
        "published": "2026-08-11T04:12:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "In pictures: Devastation in Colombia after quake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/in-pictures-devastation-in-colombia-after-quake",
        "published": "2026-08-11T09:41:46.000Z"
      }
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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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