Earthquake hits Colombia, killing 24

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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread destruction and killing at least 24 people. The cities of Pereira and Manizales were severely affected, with damaged buildings, hospitals, schools, and places of worship. The cathedral in Manizales partially collapsed.

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5 sources Aug 10, 2026

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Aug 10, 8:32 AM Vatican News Colombia, terremoto di magnitudo 7.4. Decine di morti
Aug 10, 8:14 AM ACI Prensa Sismo en Colombia deja al menos 70 muertos; se derrumba parcialmente la Catedral de Manizales
Aug 10, 8:33 AM Vida Nueva Tras fuerte temblor de 7.4 en Colombia reportan daños en Catedral de Manizales
Aug 10, 9:13 AM Catholic News Agency Earthquake in Colombia causes at least 20 deaths, partial collapse of neo-Gothic cathedral
Aug 10, 7:47 AM Vatican News Terra treme na Colômbia e países vizinhos e deixa ao menos 24 mortos
Aug 10, 10:55 AM ACI Digital Terremoto na Colômbia derruba parte da catedral de Manizales

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