Strong earthquake causes significant damage and injuries in Colombia

BBC World Monday 10 August 2026, 14:20 UTC 1 min read

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The magnitude-7.4 quake had its epicentre near the Pacific Coast but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.

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7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia killing at least 20 Emergency teams are still assessing the impact of the quake that was felt across the region. A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia and neighboring countries, prompting evacuations across both countries. The earthquake struck on Monday near the municipality of San Jose del Palmar in Colombia’s Choco region, about 400km (250 miles) west of the capital, Bogota, according to the United States Geological Survey...

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