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Colombia cuenta con normas antisísmicas para la construcción, pero estos dos factores agravaron el impacto del terremoto
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk CNN Newsource , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the earthquake and its aftermath are available from KVIA ABC-7's source, which reports over 200 deaths and at least 2,000 injured.
A recent earthquake in Colombia caused significant damage to structures, including collapsed buildings and fallen balconies. The country has a history of seismic activity and regulations in place for earthquake-resistant construction. However, other factors contributed to the extent of the damage.
The earthquake's impact was exacerbated by informal construction and lack of maintenance in some areas. Older buildings that predated current seismic regulations were also more vulnerable to damage. Specialists point to these factors as contributing to the severity of the damage.
Further details on the earthquake and its aftermath are available from KVIA ABC-7's source, which reports over 200 deaths and at least 2,000 injured.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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