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Earthquake in Colombia: Nearly 300 people trapped in rubbles

EarthquakeCritical France 24 English · Aug 14, 2026

Earthquake in Colombia: Nearly 300 people trapped in rubbles

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France 24 English

Why it matters

A powerful earthquake in Colombia has trapped nearly 300 people, highlighting a critical rescue and recovery situation.

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Story data

Severity90%

Urgency90%

Importance90%

Sentiment: negative#world

death, disaster

Affected areas

Live activity in this area

4.718 km ESE of Monterrey, Colombia2 weeks ago
4.7COLOMBIA2 weeks ago
7.4COLOMBIA4 days ago
7.45 km S of San José del Palmar, Colombia4 days ago
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