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Colombia searches for its missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100
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· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The impact of the earthquake was significant, with around 1,600 buildings reported damaged or collapsed.
A powerful earthquake has struck Colombia, resulting in over 100 deaths. 4 and affected several cities and towns, including Cali, Quibdo, and Pereira. The impact of the earthquake was significant, with around 1,600 buildings reported damaged or collapsed.
Search efforts are underway to locate those missing in the aftermath of the disaster. For more information on the earthquake and its effects, readers can refer to the full report from ABC7 Los Angeles . Further details on the situation in Colombia are available from this source.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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