# How Colombia is responding to its devastating quake

https://mins.news/en/video/18623

- Reuters, 2026-08-11 00:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFHbzVSLqxw

> A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, leaving cities including Cali and Pereira facing significant damage. The quake is described as the strongest to hit the country this century. Colombia is responding to the destructive event as authorities address the impact across affected urban areas. The disaster has placed the country’s emergency efforts under intense pressure.

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