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Fue un día de angustia para los colombianos. Un doloroso recuerdo los preparó para anticipar al menos en parte este sismo
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CNN Newsource , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The country's disaster management unit reported the tremor was felt in nearly a third of its departments.
A significant seismic event occurred in Colombia. The country's disaster management unit reported the tremor was felt in nearly a third of its departments. In the capital city, widespread panic ensued as people rushed out of homes, workplaces, and schools.
Residents experienced intense fear during the event. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including accounts from individuals who experienced the quake firsthand in Colombia's capital.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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