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Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: ASTRID SUÁREZ, MEGAN JANETSKY and JUAN DIAZ, Associated Press , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway 4 and is known to have killed at least 111 people.
A significant earthquake has occurred in western Colombia, resulting in loss of life and damage to infrastructure. 4 and is known to have killed at least 111 people. Many buildings were damaged, with some being destroyed, and rescue efforts are underway to locate those trapped under debris.
Search teams, along with civilians, are working to search through rubble to find survivors. Further details about the earthquake and its aftermath are available from the source, including the status of rescue efforts and the extent of the damage in the affected areas, particularly in the country's third-largest city.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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