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  "id": 566946,
  "title": "How to help Colombia earthquake victims: 4 things you can do right now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/how-to-help-colombia-earthquake-victims-4-things-you-can-do-right-now",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T12:57:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
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    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91588426/colombia-earthquake-today-how-to-help-victims-list-groups"
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  "account": "On Monday, a powerful earthquake struck Colombia, registering a magnitude of 7.4 on the Richter scale and becoming the strongest quake in the country since the 21st century. The epicenter was in San José del Palmar, located about 250 miles west of Bogotá. At least 111 people have been confirmed dead, while 87 others, including children, have been injured. The quake has caused substantial damage, with 1,500 homes destroyed and at least 60 buildings collapsing, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).\n\nTo help the victims of the Colombian earthquake, several organizations are accepting donations. UNICEF USA, the U.S. branch of the United Nations' children's agency, is currently present in Colombia, supporting national response efforts. Donations of any amount are welcomed and can be made through their website.\n\nWorld Central Kitchen, a nonprofit providing fresh meals during disasters, is already active in Colombia, serving meals to displaced individuals. To contribute, visit their donation page.\n\nAll Hands & Hearts, a global nonprofit focused on disaster recovery, has been working in Colombia since the quake. They coordinate with authorities and provide emergency supplies to rescue teams. Support their efforts through their donation portal.\n\nThe House Project, dedicated to sheltering those displaced by natural disasters, has a specific page for Colombia earthquake relief. Contributions can be made to help provide shelter to the affected population.",
  "summary": "On Monday, the South American country of Colombia was struck by a powerful earthquake at 7:34 a.m. local time. According to the Associated Press, the quake reached a magnitude of 7.4 on the Richter scale, which caused Colombia’s Geological Service to declare it the strongest earthquake to hit the country “in the 21st century.” The quake epicenter was in San José del Palmar, a city in western…",
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        "published": "2026-08-11T08:01:57.000Z"
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        "title": "Colombia earthquake rescue crews race to free trapped survivors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-earthquake-rescue-crews-race-to-free-trapped-survivors",
        "published": "2026-08-11T12:53:08.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MercoPress",
        "title": "Colombia asks for supplies but not foreign rescue personnel after the earthquake",
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        "published": "2026-08-12T00:05:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Photos: Death toll from Colombia earthquake rises to 169: mayors' association",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/photos-death-toll-from-colombia-earthquake-rises-to-169-mayors",
        "published": "2026-08-12T06:47:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "El Pais English",
        "title": "Colombia in the 72 hours after the earthquake: uneven rescue deployment and slow to accept international aid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/colombia-in-the-72-hours-after-the-earthquake-uneven-rescue",
        "published": "2026-08-12T07:57:52.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Colombia: Earthquake death toll rises to 265, hundreds still missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/colombia-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-265-hundreds-still-missing",
        "published": "2026-08-13T00:38:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Part of children’s hospital collapses in Colombia earthquake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/part-of-childrens-hospital-collapses-in-colombia-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-13T08:23:23.000Z"
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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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