# Strong earthquake causes major damage and injuries in Colombia

https://mins.news/en/item/18189

- BBC News, 2026-08-10 13:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20e360lx0vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> A powerful earthquake has caused significant damage and injuries in Colombia. The quake measured magnitude 7.4, with its epicentre near a village on the Pacific Coast. The event affected an area around that coastal settlement, where the strongest impacts were reported.

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