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Death toll from Colombia earthquake rises to 169: mayors’ association

By August 11, 2026No Comments1 min read

Bogotá, Colombia | AFP

At least 169 people died and more than 600 were injured in the earthquake that struck Colombia, according to a tally released Tuesday by the Association of Mayors.

The deaths were concentrated in the western cities of Cali, Pereira, Manizales, and Quibdo. Colombian mayors also reported 165 buildings collapsed in Monday’s 7.4- magnitude earthquake.

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