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Earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hits Colombia

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Earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hits Colombia
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Key Points

  • An earthquake of 7.4 magnitude occurred in Colombia
  • At least 9 people died and 80 were injured
  • The government declared a state of national disaster

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An earthquake of 7.4 magnitude occurred in Colombia on August 10, affecting many parts of the country. At least 9 people died and 80 were injured in the earthquake.

The Colombian government declared a state of national disaster after the earthquake and assigned tasks to several ministers to resolve the crisis. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the municipality of San José del Palmar, in the department of Chocó. The earthquake was felt in many regions of Colombia and caused significant damage in some areas.

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When did the earthquake occur in Colombia?
On August 10
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
7.4
How many people died in the earthquake?
At least 9 people

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