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Strong 7.4 quake rattles Pereira airport, causing panic and structural damage

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near Pereira, Colombia, violently shaking the city's airport and prompting widespread alarm as parts of the terminal began to fail.

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The tremor hit Pereira airport with intense force, causing the building to sway and sections to break apart. Video footage captured passengers and staff scrambling amid the chaos. Authorities reported that the quake's strength reached 7.4 on the Richter scale, marking it as a powerful seismic event for the region.

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The quake highlights the seismic vulnerability of Colombia’s western region and its impact on both civilian infrastructure and military facilities.

How this story developed

Aug 10 Strong 7.4 quake rattles Pereira airport, causing panic and structural damage
Aug 11 Damage to a military barracks in Cali was reported.

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