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  "id": 497477,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T20:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260811/colombia-declares-state-of-emergency-after-quake-kills-111"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colombia has declared a state of emergency following a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the western region of the country on Monday morning. The powerful tremor claimed at least 111 lives and left dozens of buildings in ruins, trapping numerous victims beneath the debris. President Abelardo de la Espriella, who assumed office just three days ago, confirmed the tragic toll of 111 deaths, with 87 people injured and over a thousand structures damaged across the affected areas. The epicenter of the quake was located in Colombia's coastal Choco region, situated 100 kilometers (60 miles) beneath the Earth's surface.\n\nThe earthquake's impact was felt most acutely in the impoverished Choco region, where authorities reported 12 fatalities. The provincial capital of Risaralda, home to Pereira, was among the hardest-hit areas, with local officials reporting a staggering 40 deaths. Among the most severely affected cities was Manizales, where the quake caused significant damage, including the collapse of a tower belonging to the city's beloved cathedral. As the national government mobilizes all its resources to protect lives, assist affected communities, and provide aid to every region in need, rescue teams are racing against time to locate survivors amidst the rubble.",
  "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",
        "published": "2026-08-10T19:52:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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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