World · 10 August 2026
Colombia earthquake kills 111 people and collapses 61 buildings
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The death toll has reached 111, with 87 people also hurt, Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, confirmed. The 7.4 magnitude quake hit a sparsely populated province on Monday but was felt nationwide, causing 61 buildings to collapse. President de la Espriella has declared a national disaster to speed up rescue efforts and aid for affected communities.
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