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Colombia earthquake kills 132, injures 570; hospital patients trapped under rubble

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, killing at least 132 people and injuring 570. Pereira, the hardest-hit city, reported 60 deaths and faced widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are underway for patients trapped after a hospital partially collapsed in Cali. Air travel across western Colombia was disrupted, with several airports closed for inspections. The United States announced $15.5 million in aid for relief and assessment efforts.

11 Aug 2026 8:32 am