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  "id": 572248,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T14:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260811/colombia-searches-for-over-3000-missing-after-powerful-earthquake-kills-more-than-100"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Search and rescue operations were ongoing in numerous Colombian cities and towns on Tuesday, following a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday that left over 3,000 people missing. Many individuals were trapped beneath the rubble following the temblor, which caused the deaths of at least 179 people in the cities of Cali, Pereira, Choco, and Manizalez, according to local mayors and governors. The federal government had estimated that at least 111 fatalities occurred as of Monday. Approximately 1,600 buildings were reported damaged or collapsed in the affected areas.\n\nSoldiers, rescue personnel, and families worked tirelessly to sift through the debris, carefully removing large chunks of concrete piece by piece. Choco, the region closest to the earthquake's epicenter, is one of Colombia's poorest and most neglected regions, often plagued by conflict and violence from armed groups. Much of the area can only be reached via boat, through dense jungle, or by air, making the extent of the damage there largely unknown.\n\nPresident Abelardo de la Espriella made a surprise visit to Choco's capital, Quibdo, on Monday night. Upon arriving, he announced that the entire military and police forces would be mobilized to assist in the search and rescue efforts.",
  "summary": "BOGOTA, Colombia — Search and rescue efforts resumed Tuesday in dozens of cities and towns in western Colombia after a Monday’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake left over 3,000 missing, with many trapped under the debris. Mayors and governors from Cali, Pereira, Choco and Manizalez said Tuesday at least 179 people had died in those four areas; the federal government, which last updated its estimates…",
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Colombia earthquake kills 132, widespread destruction reported",
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        "title": "Colombia searches for survivors after powerful earthquake",
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        "title": "Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake",
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        "published": "2026-08-11T19:09:52.000Z"
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        "title": "Search for survivors underway in Colombia’s earthquake aftermath",
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        "published": "2026-08-11T20:06:54.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-08-12T05:13:06.000Z"
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        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Colombia rescuers find woman alive after earthquake",
        "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",
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