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Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Manuel Rueda, Megan Janetsky and Astrid Suárez | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 4, is known to have killed at least 111 people.
A powerful earthquake has struck western Colombia, causing significant damage and loss of life. 4, is known to have killed at least 111 people. Many buildings were damaged or destroyed, leaving people trapped under debris.
Search teams and civilians are working to rescue those trapped, with volunteers forming lines to pass rubble and search for survivors. Further details on the earthquake and its aftermath are available from NBC Los Angeles . The quake's impact was felt in several cities, including Cali, the country's third-largest city, and Pereira.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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