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Powerful Colombia quake kills at least 111, trapping dozens under collapsed buildings

NPR | By Carrie Kahn
Published August 10, 2026 at 5:14 PM EDT

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia toppling buildings and trapping people. Several dozen were reported dead.

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Carrie Kahn is NPR's International Correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico.
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