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Colombia earthquake: At least 132 people have been confirmed dead
Published 11 August 2026 · general
Emergency services are searching for survivors after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing more than 130 people and leaving hundreds missing. The epicentre was
Emergency services are searching for survivors after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing more than 130 people and leaving hundreds missing. The epicentre was near San Jose Del Palmar in Choco, with tremors felt as far as Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela. Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti reports from Bogota, Colombia. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: August 11, 2026 • 5:45 PM IST · Updated: August 11, 2026 • 6:13 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Emergency services are searching for survivors after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing more than 130 people and leaving hundreds missing.
The epicentre was near San Jose Del Palmar in Choco, with tremors felt as far as Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela.
Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti reports from Bogota, Colombia.
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