# Deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia

https://mins.news/en/item/18316

- France 24, 2026-08-10 16:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260810-deadly-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-western-colombia

> A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 47 people. Dozens of buildings collapsed across cities in the affected area. The disaster caused extensive destruction in the South American nation. The reported toll and damage underscore the severity of the quake.

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