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Colombia Earthquake: 132 Dead, 570+ Injured After 7.4-Magnitude Shake
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 10:03 AM
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A 7.4‑magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, killing 132 people and injuring more than 570, according to authorities.
A 7.4‑magnitude earthquake struck Colombia early this week, registering on seismic monitoring stations worldwide.
The tremor caused widespread damage, with authorities reporting 132 fatalities and over 570 injuries.
Emergency services are conducting rescue and medical operations in affected areas, while officials assess structural damage and coordinate relief efforts.
The incident adds to Colombia’s history of seismic activity, prompting calls for strengthened building codes and disaster preparedness.
The tremor caused widespread damage, with authorities reporting 132 fatalities and over 570 injuries.
Emergency services are conducting rescue and medical operations in affected areas, while officials assess structural damage and coordinate relief efforts.
The incident adds to Colombia’s history of seismic activity, prompting calls for strengthened building codes and disaster preparedness.