Colombia declares national disaster after 7.4 quake

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred in Colombia. This morning on the west coast of Colombia, an earthquake occurred...

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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred in Colombia on August 10.
The epicenter was located near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department.
The earthquake caused significant structural damage, including the collapse of buildings and infrastructure.
At least 111 people were confirmed dead, with casualties still being updated.
The government declared a national disaster or state of emergency.
The quake was felt in multiple regions of Colombia and neighboring countries including Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama.
Several airports in western Colombia suspended operations.
The earthquake occurred on the first working day of President Abello de la Espriella's presidency.

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The number of fatalities reached 169 according to MIR24.TV. — riamo
132 people died, and 1,600 buildings were damaged, with 61 completely destroyed. — meduza
At least 26 people died, with the final number expected to rise. — tg_radiosvoboda
More than 2 million people were affected, and the most affected cities were Zarzal, Pereira, and Armenia. — fontanka
One person died and ten were injured in the Chocó department, with three missing. — tg_varlamov_news
61 buildings were destroyed, and the most severe impacts were in the departments of Chocó, Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, Caldas, and Quindío. — kommerzant
The earthquake created risks of landslides, water supply and sewage damage, and disrupted logistics. — riamo
The earthquake was felt in Venezuela, which is still recovering from two previous quakes on June 24. — fontanka
The country's tallest cathedral was damaged. — meduza
The mayor of Nueva, Chocó, called it the strongest earthquake in the region's history. — fontanka
The president reported 87 injured and 61 buildings destroyed. — kommerzant

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Russianwoman compared powerful earthquake in Colombia with trip on high-speed train — Москва 24
Colombia introduced disaster regime after magnitude 7.4 earthquake — РИАМО
In Colombia, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred On the west coast of Colombia, a magnitude 7.4 e... — Настоящее Время
In Colombia — strongest earthquake. More than 130 people killed. Hundreds of buildings damaged, including the country's highest cathedral. Photos — Meduza
In Colombia on Monday, August 10, a powerful earthquake occurred. Its magnitude was estimated by seismologists at 7.4. At least 26 people died... — Радио Свобода
Natural disaster of national scale: main facts about the destructive earthquake in Colombia — Фонтанка
In Colombia, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred On the west coast of Colombia, a magnitude 7.4 e... — Настоящее Время
In Colombia, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred. There are casualties. A powerful earthquake occurred in western Colombia —... — ЭХО / Новости
An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 occurred in Colombia, one person died and ten were injured in the Chocó department, another... — Varlamov News
In Colombia, a national disaster regime was introduced after the earthquake — Коммерсантъ
Photo of the day. A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred in Colombia. Authorities reported at least 18 dead. Earthquake... — BBC News Русская служба
In Colombia on Monday, August 10 a powerful earthquake occurred. Its strength was estimated by seismologists at 7.4 points. — Радио Свобода
Photo of the day. A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred in Colombia — BBC News Русская служба
Buildings collapse, people die: magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia — Фонтанка
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred in Colombia, reports Colombian Geological Service. In the city of Pereira on the... — ТАСС (Telegram)
In the morning of August 10, 2026, a powerful earthquake occurred in Colombia, the epicenter of which was located in the dep.Valle-del-Cau... — МИД России
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred in Colombia, reports Colombian Geological Service. — ТАСС (Telegram)
Strong earthquake in Colombia led to building collapses — Интерфакс
Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 occurred in Colombia — Настоящее Время
Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 occurred in Colombia. There are victims — ЭХО / Новости

Colombia declares national disaster after 7.4 quake

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