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Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 169 — radio

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What to know about Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 169 — radio

A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, resulting in at least 169 deaths. The highest casualties were reported in Cali and Pereira, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.

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What happened

At least 169 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10, Blu Radio reported.

Why it matters

The largest number of deaths was recorded in the cities of Cali and Pereira, it said.

Common ground

The clearest point to anchor on is this: At least 169 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10.

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A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, resulting in at least 169 deaths. The highest casualties were reported in Cali and Pereira, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 3 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “At least 169 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm that the death toll from the earthquake in western Colombia on August 10 reached at least 169 people, citing the Colombian Association of Capital Cities (Asocapitales) and other reports.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country located in South America, with insular regions in North America. Colombia's mainland is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuel…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombia
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Colombian Liberal Party (Spanish: Partido Liberal Colombiano; PLC), also referred to as the Liberal Party (Spanish: Partido Liberal; PL), is a centrist to centre-left political party in Colombia. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombian_Liberal_Party
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Indigenous peoples in Colombia (Spanish: Pueblos indígenas en Colombia), also known as Native Colombians (Spanish: Colombianos nativos), are the Indigenous peoples of the Americas whose ancestors live…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_peoples_in_Colombia
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Claim 2: “The largest number of deaths was recorded in the cities of Cali and Pereira”
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Web search results indicate that the earthquake ravaged cities across western Colombia, specifically mentioning Cali and Pereira as areas of major damage and high fatalities. One source explicitly states that Pereira accounted for the largest reported number of deaths.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Liga DIMAYOR (officially known as the 2025 Liga BetPlay Dimayor season for sponsorship purposes) was the 78th season of the top-flight of the Colombian football league. The season began on 24…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Liga_DIMAYOR
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Liga DIMAYOR (officially known as the 2026 Liga BetPlay DIMAYOR for sponsorship purposes) is the 79th season of the first division league of Colombian football. The season began on 16 January…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Liga_DIMAYOR
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Atlético Fútbol Club (or Atlético F.C.), formerly known as Dépor FC, is a professional Colombian football team based in Cali that currently plays in the Categoría Primera B. They play their home games…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlético_Cali
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Claim 3: “Earlier reports put the death toll at 132”
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Multiple sources explicitly state that earlier reports or partial tolls placed the number of fatalities at 132 before the number rose to 169.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country located in South America, with insular regions in North America. Colombia's mainland is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuel…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombia
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Presidential elections were held in Colombia on 31 May 2026. Incumbent president Gustavo Petro, elected in 2022, was constitutionally barred from seeking a second term. Abelardo de la Espriella defea…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ana Lucía Pineda Aruachan (born 8 October 1987) is a Colombian businesswoman and the first lady of Colombia since 2026 as the second wife of Abelardo de la Espriella, the 38th President of Colombia. B…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ana_Lucía_Pineda
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