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  "id": 579823,
  "title": "Colombia Earthquake: Rescuers Race to Find Thousands Missing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-earthquake-rescuers-race-to-find-thousands-missing-579823",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T16:12:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2117281/colombia-earthquake-rescuers-race-to-find-thousands-missing"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, causing extensive damage across several major cities. The Colombian Association of Capital Cities reported 169 confirmed deaths and 668 injuries. The worst-affected cities were Cali, with 85 fatalities, and Pereira, with 66. Over 3,000 people remain missing, many feared trapped in collapsed buildings. Around 1,600 structures were damaged or destroyed. Rescuers and volunteers are working tirelessly to clear debris, transport volunteers, and provide aid. The epicenter was in Colombia's poorest and most remote region, with many areas only accessible by boat, plane, or jungle routes. The deep depth of the quake, combined with its magnitude and local geological effects, made it particularly devastating. International aid has poured in, with the U.S. offering $15.5 million and the EU activating its Copernicus satellite service.",
  "summary": "Thousands remain unaccounted for, with many buried under rubble and rescuers yet to reach more isolated communities.",
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        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Colombia earthquake: Rescuers race to find thousands missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colombia-earthquake-rescuers-race-to-find-thousands-missing",
        "published": "2026-08-11T14:31:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Colombia Reports",
        "title": "Understanding the recent earthquake in Colombia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/understanding-the-recent-earthquake-in-colombia",
        "published": "2026-08-11T19:35:00.000Z"
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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."
}