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Magnitude Seven Point Four Earthquake Strikes Colombia and Damages Urban Infrastructure

A magnitude seven point four earthquake struck Colombia, causing structural collapses at major medical facilities in Cali and prompting emergency preparedness assessments in neighboring countries.
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