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  "id": 516308,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T22:55:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PBS NewsHour",
    "slug": "pbs-newshour",
    "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/7-4-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-colombia-crumbling-homes-and-buildings"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, resulting in at least 111 fatalities and widespread destruction. The tremor, centered near San Jose del Palmar south of Medellin, extended across Western Colombia, including the renowned coffee-growing region. In Manizales, roughly 160 miles from the capital Bogota, thick smoke billowed as buildings collapsed, forcing residents to flee for safety. The renowned Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in the city bore the brunt of the quake, with strangers instinctively huddling together as they witnessed the tremor's impact. Rescue teams in Pereira responded to the scene, combing through the debris in pursuit of survivors. Panic ensued as vendors and delivery drivers hurried to safety, as one four-story edifice buckled in mere minutes. Outside an apartment complex, a woman fervently prayed for the shaking to cease while onlookers helplessly observed the structure sway. The earthquake affected even Colombia's new president, who only recently took office following the inauguration in Santiago de Cali. Mayor Alejandro Eder reported at least 20 buildings in his city had collapsed, with people trapped inside. He urgently sought assistance from the mayors of Bogota and Medellin. President Alejandro Eder reaffirmed his commitment to the nation, pledging to lead the emergency response and travel to the areas most severely hit by the disaster.",
  "summary": "A powerful and deadly earthquake hit Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, toppling buildings and leaving a trail of destruction. Geoff Bennett reports.",
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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",
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        "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"
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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": "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"
      },
      {
        "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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