World · 12 August 2026
Over 180 dead after huge earthquake hits western Colombia on Monday
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Rescue teams are racing to find people trapped in rubble following Monday's powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake, felt across a vast area. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency, confirming 181 deaths, 2,600 injured, and 200 missing people. Over 1,100 homes were destroyed and 8,000 damaged, with dozens of large buildings also collapsing.
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