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Live: Search continues for survivors after 'very strong' earthquake shakes Colombia

Live: Search continues for survivors after 'very strong' earthquake shakes Colombia
ABC Australia Monday 10 August 2026, 20:37 UTC By Hanan Dervisevic 1 min read
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live Colombia earthquake live updates: Search continues for survivors after 'very strong' earthquake collapses buildings At least 111 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a powerful earthquake hit western Colombia. The magnitude 7.4-earthquake struck on Monday at 7:34am local time (10:34pm AEST) in the Chocó region at a depth of 107km, according to the US Geological Survey. Buildings have collapsed and rescue efforts are underway to free those who have been trapped beneath...

live Colombia earthquake live updates: Search continues for survivors after 'very strong' earthquake collapses buildings At least 111 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a powerful earthquake hit western Colombia. The magnitude 7.4-earthquake struck on Monday at 7:34am local time (10:34pm AEST) in the Chocó region at a depth of 107km, according to the US Geological Survey. Buildings have collapsed and rescue efforts are underway to free those who have been trapped beneath rubble. Follow live. Submit a comment or question Live updates 📸Search and rescue operation underway Good morning Emergency responders are searching for people feared trapped in rubble after a magnitude-7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in Colombia's Chocó region. At least 111 people are dead in the disaster, with a further 87 people injured. Colombia's Vice-President José Manuel Restrepo Abondano says his country's government is "working tirelessly" to "stand by every community struck by this tragedy". Stay with us through the morning as we bring you the latest updates.
Colombia (LOCATION) AEST (ORG) Chocó (PERSON) the US Geological Survey (ORG) José Manuel Restrepo Abondano (PERSON)
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