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Official death toll climbs as South Florida offers aid after deadly earthquake strikes Colombia
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· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.
Aid efforts are underway in South Florida to support those affected by a recent earthquake in Colombia. 4, occurred on Monday and has resulted in a significant number of deaths. Colombian newspapers estimate that at least 111 people have died as a result of the earthquake.
In response, families, friends, and charitable organizations in South Florida are offering assistance. Further details on the earthquake and the aid efforts are available from CBS News Miami , with a breakdown of the story provided by Ivan Taylor.
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Category: arts Published: August 11, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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