Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia
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President Abelardo de la Espriella
Colombia (Cali, Pereira, Manizales)
August 10, 2026
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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, causing widespread building collapses. Official death toll is 181, with local estimates suggesting over 240 fatalities. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency. Nearly 2,600 people are injured and hundreds remain missing.
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