Manuel Rueda, Astrid Suarez and Megan JanetskyAug 11, 2026 – 2.39amBogota, Colombia | At least 47 people were killed and dozens of buildings collapsed in cities across western Colombia on Monday (Tuesday AEST) after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the South American nation.The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.APSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Colombia struck by 7.4-magnitude earthquake, at least 47 killed
Dozens of buildings collapsed in western Colombia, trapping residents under debris and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.
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