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  "id": 547187,
  "title": "Colombia searches for survivors after powerful earthquake",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-searches-for-survivors-after-powerful-earthquake",
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  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T08:18:55.000Z",
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    "name": "Le Monde English",
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    "url": "https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2026/08/11/colombia-searches-for-survivors-after-powerful-earthquake_6756366_114.html"
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  "summary": "A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, August 10, 2026, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The quake, which had its epicenter near San José del Palmar in Chocó province, resulted in at least 132 deaths, according to the Colombian Association of Capital Cities. The city of Pereira and its metropolitan area accounted for many of the fatalities, with local authorities reporting at least 40 dead.\n\nThe earthquake also injured over 570 people, with many more feared trapped under the debris of damaged and destroyed buildings. According to the Colombian Geological Service, the quake struck at a depth of over 80 kilometers. The government reported over 1,500 damaged homes, with 37 destroyed and 61 buildings completely collapsed. Rescue efforts were underway, with soldiers, rescue personnel, and volunteers searching through the rubble to find survivors.\n\nPresident Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national state of disaster. By Monday night, over 2,700 people had been reported missing. Local authorities warned that the death toll was likely to rise as rescue work continued. The earthquake was felt across a large area of western Colombia, with many cities and towns affected, including Cali, Quibdo, and El Cairo, where 80% of the town was damaged.",
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        "published": "2026-08-11T04:05:08.000Z"
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        "title": "Colombia earthquake kills 132, widespread destruction reported",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-earthquake-kills-132-widespread-destruction-reported",
        "published": "2026-08-11T07:42:47.000Z"
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        "title": "Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after powerful earthquake kills more than 100",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-searches-for-over-3-000-missing-after-powerful-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-11T14:37:02.000Z"
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        "title": "Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after powerful earthquake kills at least 179",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-searches-for-over-3-000-missing-after-powerful-earthquake-593263",
        "published": "2026-08-11T17:39:14.000Z"
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        "title": "Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/rescuers-scramble-for-survivors-with-180-dead-in-colombia-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-11T19:09:52.000Z"
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        "title": "Search for survivors underway in Colombia’s earthquake aftermath",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/search-for-survivors-underway-in-colombias-earthquake-aftermath",
        "published": "2026-08-11T20:06:54.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/colombia-rescuers-find-woman-alive-after-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-12T05:54:07.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Colombia: Rescuers search for survivors after 7.6 magnitude earthquake kills 216 people",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/colombia-rescuers-search-for-survivors-after-7-6-magnitude-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-12T05:58:55.000Z"
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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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