Colombia earthquake causes 29 deaths
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, 2026, resulting in at least 29 fatalities, most of them in the cities of Pereira, Manizales, Chocó, Cali, El Darín, Zarseal, and Tamisís. The earthquake's epicenter was in San José del Palmar, approximately 280 kilometers from Bogotá, causing damage and collapse of buildings, including cathedrals and other structures, with rescue teams and international aid arriving to assist. Colombian authorities formed an emergency committee to assess the damage, while the capital experienced protests and warnings of aftershocks.
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