{
  "id": 648435,
  "title": "Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/rescuers-scramble-for-survivors-with-180-dead-in-colombia-earthquake",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-12T08:43:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/rescuers-scramble-for-survivors-with-180-dead-in-colombia-earthquake/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rescue workers are racing to save survivors in Colombia following a powerful earthquake that struck on Monday, leaving 180 people dead and over 2,600 injured. The magnitude 7.4 quake occurred at 07:34 (12:34 GMT) in the cities of Cali and Pereira, with aftershocks still being felt on Tuesday. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency in the wake of the disaster. As of Tuesday, more than 1,100 homes were destroyed and over 8,000 damaged across the country. The Colombian Geological Service reported more than 70 aftershocks since the initial quake, including two of magnitude 3.6 in San José del Palmar and Santander. In Cali, a city of 2.2 million people, 239 people remain trapped, with 949 injured and 45 buildings collapsed. Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder implemented a curfew from 20:00 to 06:00 local time to prevent looting. In Pereira, 79 people have died, and a car-free day was introduced to aid the rescue efforts.",
  "summary": "Rescue workers in Colombia are working against the clock to free survivors trapped in buildings and under rubble following Monday’s powerful earthquake. More than 180 people have been confirmed dead – most in the cities of Cali and Pereira. The magnitude 7.4 quake struck at 07:34 (12:34 GMT) on Monday and was felt across an […] The post Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Colombia declares three days of mourning for earthquake victims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/colombia-declares-three-days-of-mourning-for-earthquake-victims",
        "published": "2026-08-12T14:46:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Colombia woman's earthquake survival story gives son a birthday to remember",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/colombia-womans-earthquake-survival-story-gives-son-a-birthday-to",
        "published": "2026-08-12T16:21:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Colombia earthquake survivor gives son a birthday to remember",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/colombia-earthquake-survivor-gives-son-a-birthday-to-remember",
        "published": "2026-08-12T17:37:32.000Z"
      }
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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."
}