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Preliminary situation report: Earthquake in Colombia – August 10, 2026
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Fundación Abba Colombia , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway San José del Palmar and Quibdó are among the areas with reported damage.
Damage from the earthquake is significant, with many homes affected. In some areas, structures have collapsed. The department of Chocó is particularly hard hit due to limited infrastructure and access challenges.
The earthquake's impact is widespread, with reports of destruction in multiple areas. San José del Palmar and Quibdó are among the areas with reported damage. Further information on the earthquake's effects can be found through ReliefWeb, which provides updates on the situation in Colombia.
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Category: disaster Published: August 13, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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