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2026 Colombia earthquake

Took place on August 10, 2026

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The 1st anniversary falls on August 10, 2027, in 289 days.

On 10 August 2026, a Mw 7.4–7.5 earthquake struck the department of Chocó in Colombia, killing at least 335 people, injuring more than 4,600 others, leaving 111 confirmed missing and causing extensive damage across the country.

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