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Colombia | Earthquake - Emergency Appeal Operational Strategy (MDRCO036)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway As of August 18, many municipalities were affected.
A significant seismic event occurred on August 10, 2026. Multiple aftershocks followed the initial shock. The impact was widespread, affecting both urban and rural areas.
The effects were felt across many regions. Several departments were severely impacted, with reports of significant effects in multiple areas. As of August 18, many municipalities were affected.
Further information on the event and its impact is available, including details on the areas affected and the response to the disaster.
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Category: disaster Published: August 24, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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