Watch: Family escapes home during Colombia earthquake

At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.

Colombia Quake Levels Buildings, Sparks Survivor Search

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake shook western Colombia on Monday, reducing buildings to rubble, sending residents into the streets and setting off a desperate search for people trapped under the debris. (Source: Bloomberg)

Colombia searches for survivors after powerful earthquake

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Cali and other cities in the west of the country on Monday, August 10, leaving at least 132 dead and causing widespread destruction. President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national state of disaster.

Colombia reels after major earthquake kills at least 130 | First Thing

Buildings collapse and more than 470 people hurt in 7.4-magnitude quake. Plus, in such a vast universe why is there no sign of aliens? Good morning. More than 130 people died after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, collapsing and severely damaging scores of buildings in main cities, including Cali and Pereira. The US and Colombian geological surveys reported that a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck at 7.34am local time on Monday, with its epicentre in the western department of Choc...

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1 year in, National Guard became a part of D.C. life. And, deadly quake hits Colombia

Today marks one year since the National Guard was deployed to the nation's capital. Here's what has happened since. And, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake leaves more than 100 people dead in Colombia.

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Baby among those rescued as hundreds feared missing after Colombia quake

A 7.4-magnitude quake devastated western Colombia, killing 132, destroying buildings and leaving hundreds missing.

Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise

Rescue efforts across western Colombia carried into a second day on Tuesday as emergency workers dug through collapsed buildings and flattened homes, amid expectations that the death toll from the country's most powerful earthquake in decades could rise.

Colombia earthquake: Rescuers race to find thousands missing

Thousands remain unaccounted for, with many buried under rubble and rescuers yet to reach more isolated communities. The true scale of the destruction is emerging only slowly, with the death toll likely to rise steeply.

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Colombia: Thousands missing after deadly earthquake

At least 224 people have been killed in Colombia following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake which struck the western part of the country. With thousands of people still missing, authorities are warning the number of casualties could continue to climb.

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Colombia earthquake latest: More than 160 killed after 7.4 tremor leaves ‘trail of destruction’

The death toll in major cities including Cali is expected to rise with many people feared trapped under collapsed buildings

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Colombia wakes up under a state of emergency after earthquake kills more than 130

Abelardo de la Espriella begins his presidency dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster that will test his leadership skills

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Brave surgeons shield patient with their bodies as 6.8 earthquake shakes operation room in Japan

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France, EU join international aid effort after Colombia earthquake

France has joined the European Union and a host of countries in offering assistance to Colombia, where volunteers and rescuers are searching for survivors following Monday's deadly earthquake.

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In pictures: Devastation in Colombia after quake

Colombian volunteers and rescuers cleared rubble with their bare hands and buckets to search for survivors early this morning after the country's strongest earthquake in a decade killed at least 132 people

Colombia rescue efforts press on after earthquake; death toll stands at 164, expected to rise

Rescue efforts across western Colombia carried into a second day on Tuesday as emergency workers dug through collapsed buildings and flattened homes, amid expectations that the death toll from the country’s most powerful earthquake in decades could rise. The 7.4-magnitude earthquake tore through Colombia’s coffee-growing heartland early on Monday, killing at least 164 people. The quake reduced multi-story buildings to rubble in cities such as Pereira and Cali, and cracked apart one of the tow...

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Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake tore through Colombia's coffee-growing heartland, killing at least 164 people.

Pope 'deeply saddened' by Colombia earthquake

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 11 - Pope Leo is "deeply saddened" by the a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Colombia on Monday, claiming over 130 lives, the Vatican said on Tuesday. "Deeply saddened to learn the painful news of the earthquake that has seriously affected several areas of Colombia, causing deaths and numerous injuries, as well as serious material damage, including to many churches. the Holy Father offers prayers for the eternal rest of the deceased and raises his prayers to the Lord for t...

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Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise

Rescue efforts across western Colombia carried into a second day on Tuesday as emergency workers dug through collapsed buildings and flattened homes, amid expectations that the death toll from the country’s most powerful earthquake in decades could rise. The 7.4-magnitude earthquake tore through Colombia’s coffee-growing heartland early on Monday, killing at least 164 people. The […]

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Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise

Cali hospital collapse traps patients, forces 600 onto rubble-strewn street as 164 dead, 1,000 troops deployed

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More than 100 killed after strongest quake this century hits western Colombia

Death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts pressed on on Tuesday.

Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 181 as search-and-rescue efforts continue

The hardest-hit areas include Cali and Pereira, while operations continue across several departmental capitals to find missing people La entrada Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 181 as search-and-rescue efforts continue se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

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Colombia: Foreign Affairs Ministry not aware of any Belgian earthquake victims - The Brussels Times

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Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 132

A powerful 7.4-magnitude Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132 people. Rescuers are scrambling to find survivors amidst widespread destruction. Read More: https://punchng.com/colombia-scrambles-to-find-survivors-as-quake-kills-132/

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Colombia earthquake: More than 180 dead and 1,310 injured as rescuers race against time to find missing in rubble

Rescue teams are racing to reach survivors trapped in rubble across western Colombia as authorities warn the aftershock sequence, already over 40 tremors, could continue for weeks, with hospitals and schools among the collapsed buildings The post Colombia earthquake: More than 180 dead and 1,310 injured as rescuers race against time to find missing in rubble appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Photos: 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks western Colombia

These are photos from the recent earthquake that struck Colombia. The images belong to the Al Jazeera English channel.

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