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Colombia earthquake kills 20 people, collapses buildings on Monday

10 August 2026 · in 80 words

Colombia earthquake kills 20 people, collapses buildings on Monday

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, leaving at least 20 people dead and dozens of buildings collapsed. The quake's epicentre was in San Jose Del Palmar, Choco, and it was also felt in neighbouring Ecuador. Colombia's Geological Service said it was the highest magnitude earthquake registered in the country in the last decade.

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