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What to know about Watch: Moment powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and crumbles buildings

Watch: Moment powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and crumbles buildings A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken western Colombia.

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What happened

Watch: Moment powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and crumbles buildings A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken western Colombia.

Why it matters

At least 111 people have been killed and dozens more are injured, according to local officials.

Common ground

Buildings have collapsed and rescue efforts are under way to free those who have been trapped beneath rubble.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Buildings have collapsed”
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Three independent sources (Deutsche Welle, Nypost, and France24) confirm that buildings collapsed, with specific counts provided for the city of Cali.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — At least 30 buildings collapsed in Cali
https://nypost.com/2026/08/10/us-news/california-man-describ…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The mayor of Cali, Alejandro Eder, said that at least 20 buildings had collapsed
https://www.dw.com/en/colombia-earthquake-latest/a-78307841?…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — dozens of buildings collapsed in cities across western Colombia
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260810-deadly-7-4-magnit…
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Claim 2: “At least 111 people have been killed”
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While Flipboard reports at least 111 deaths, a web search result reports a higher death toll of 'at least 169 killed', indicating conflicting reports on the casualty count.
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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 Commons (Spanish: Comunes), previously Common Alternative Revolutionary Force (Spanish: Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Común, FARC) until 24 January 2021, is a political party in Colombia, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commons_(Colombia)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Colombia national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Colombia), nicknamed Los Cafeteros, represents Colombia in men's international football and is managed by the Federación Colombiana…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombia_national_football_tea…
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Claim 3: “A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken western Colombia.”
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Multiple independent news organizations (Al Jazeera, France24, and Flipboard) all report a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260810-deadly-7-4-magnit…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/11/soldiers-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260810-a-7-4-magnitude-e…
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Claim 4: “dozens more are injured”
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France24 reports 'dozens more are injured', and a web search result provides a more specific higher number ('at least 900 people were injured'), both confirming that dozens (and more) were injured.
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web search NEUTRAL — At least 900 people were injured in the quakes, Colombia's Association of Capital Cities (Asocapitales) wrote in an update on Tuesday. The epicentre of the quake was near the village of San José del P…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20e360lx0vo
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web search NEUTRAL — Where did the earthquake happen? The epicenter of the quake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, was about three miles east of San José del Palmar — a town of about 5,000 people in the Chocó regi…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/world/americas/colombia-e…
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web search NEUTRAL — On average an earthquake will hit near Colombia roughly every 2 days. A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Colombia in 2016. A total of 206 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within …
https://earthquakelist.org/colombia/
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Claim 5: “The shaking was felt across the country, as well as in neighbouring Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama.”
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The provided web search results for this claim are generic definitions of earthquakes or live maps and do not contain specific information regarding whether the shaking was felt in Venezuela, Ecuador, or Panama.
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web search NEUTRAL — Didn't find what you were looking for? Check your Settings. Which earthquakes are included on the map and list? Felt something not shown – report it here.
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?extent=-
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web search NEUTRAL — An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the lithosphere that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes may also be referred to as quakes, tremors, or…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake
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web search NEUTRAL — Track earthquakes today and near you with our live earthquake map. Real‑time USGS data, magnitude filters, and recent seismic activity worldwide. Updated every 60 seconds.
https://earthquakemap.live/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.