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Why Was the Earthquake in Colombia so Destructive?

Summary by El Economista
On August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, a powerful (Mw) 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia at a depth of 104 kilometers, according to the Colombian Geological Service. It is the most powerful earthquake recorded in Colombia as far as the 21st century, and the strongest since the earthquake in Colombia...
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Colombia experienced its strongest earthquake of this century, which affected the lives of more than 100,000 people. However, in addition to its devastating magnitude of 7.4 degrees, there were other factors that amplified the consequences of the tremors.

On August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, a powerful (Mw) 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia at a depth of 104 kilometers, according to the Colombian Geological Service. It is the most powerful earthquake recorded in Colombia as far as the 21st century, and the strongest since the earthquake in Colombia...

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El Economista broke the news in Mexico City, Mexico on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
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