{
  "id": 498418,
  "title": "What to Know About the Earthquake in Colombia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/what-to-know-about-the-earthquake-in-colombia",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-10T19:41:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Time",
    "slug": "time",
    "url": "https://time.com/article/2026/08/10/colombia-earthquake-death-toll-damage/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, August 10, 2026, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread destruction and claiming at least 111 lives. Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella, who had just taken office days prior, immediately declared an emergency and pledged his support for the affected regions. The disaster left many buildings damaged or collapsed, with Pereira and Manizales being among the hardest-hit cities. Despite the severe impact, there are no reports of a tsunami following the earthquake.",
  "summary": "A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rattled western Colombia on Monday, causing widespread destruction and leaving at least 111 people dead.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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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      {
        "outlet": "Mexico News Daily",
        "title": "Sheinbaum pledges ‘all the support’ Colombia needs following deadly earthquake: Monday’s mañanera recapped",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/sheinbaum-pledges-all-the-support-colombia-needs-following-deadly",
        "published": "2026-08-10T17:29:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-10T17:30:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MercoPress",
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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."
}