Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia

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BBC News presented the event with a straightforward description of the magnitude, location and overall impact, while The New York Times foregrounded the quake’s “powerful” nature, emphasizing its force in the headline. The Guardian’s two…

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/tomphillips· Aug 10, 2026 · 2:28 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 6 views

Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia

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Damaged caused by the earthquake in Cali, Colombia. Photograph: Santiago Saldarriaga/APView image in fullscreenDamaged caused by the earthquake in Cali, Colombia.

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▪Damaged caused by the earthquake in Cali, Colombia.
▪Photograph: Santiago Saldarriaga/APView image in fullscreenDamaged caused by the earthquake in Cali, Colombia.

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▪ A Major Earthquake Hits Colombia, Causing Significant Damage — PJ Media
▪ Live Updates: Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Colombia — NYT — World
▪ Strong earthquake causes significant damage and injuries in Colombia — BBC News — World

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Publication time	Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:28:36 GMT
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Damaged caused by the earthquake in Cali, Colombia. Photograph: Santiago Saldarriaga/APView image in fullscreenDamaged caused by the earthquake in Cali, Colombia. Photograph: Santiago Saldarriaga/APColombiaPowerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western ColombiaReports of collapsed and severely damaged buildings in several major cities, including Cali and Pereira Colombia earthquake live – latest updates Tom Phillips Latin America correspondentMon 10 Aug 2026 10.28 EDTLast modified on Mon 10 Aug 2026 10.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA powerful earthquake has struck western Colombia, with reports of collapsed and severely damaged buildings in major cities including Cali and Pereira.The US and Colombian geological surveys reported that a 7.4 magnitude earthquake had struck at…

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