# Colombia declares nationwide state of emergency after earthquake

https://mins.news/en/item/18456

- TASS, 2026-08-10 19:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2171117

> Colombia has declared a nationwide state of emergency following an earthquake. The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management said the decision was made by President Abelardo de la Espriella. It added that the move received unanimous backing at an emergency government meeting.

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