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  "id": 518122,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T00:47:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/world/colombia-earthquake-7-4-magnitude-death-toll-latest-updates-10827190/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia early Monday morning, killing at least 132 people and causing extensive damage. The epicenter was near San José del Palmar in Chocó province, but the shaking was felt as far away as Bogotá, 150 miles away, and even in neighboring Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama. The worst damage occurred in the coffee-growing city of Pereira, about 55km from the epicenter, where at least 40 people died and 65 buildings collapsed. Rescue teams believe people are still trapped in 15 of these collapsed buildings. The earthquake also caused damage in major cities like Cali, Manizales, and Quibdó. President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office just three days earlier, declared a national disaster, granting him special powers to allocate emergency funds quickly. He confirmed over 1,500 homes were damaged and sent soldiers to the affected regions. International aid has also arrived, including a $15.5 million donation from the United States for shelter, food, and emergency needs.",
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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"
      },
      {
        "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": "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"
      },
      {
        "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": "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."
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