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Originally published by Capital Newstop
August 11, 2026
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At least 132 killed in Colombia’s largest earthquake in years

At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years. The death toll is…..
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A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck Colombia, killing at least 132 people and injuring over 480. A state of national disaster has been declared.
- At least 132 people have been confirmed dead, with the toll expected to rise as more individuals are feared trapped.
- The earthquake, which struck at 07:34 on Monday, was centered in Chocó province and was felt across a vast area of western Colombia.
- The city of Pereira has reported significant damage, with at least 40 deaths and 65 buildings collapsed in its metropolitan area.
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