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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador, prompting people to evacuate buildings

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On Monday morning, a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, with its epicenter located near the municipality of San José del Palmar. The strong tremor shook the South American nation as well as neighboring Ecuador, prompting widespread evacuations of homes and buildings.

The seismic event caused severe destruction to buildings and infrastructure across the Pacific region and the central Andes. According to available reports, the major earthquake resulted in people being buried under rubble in parts of the affected region.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) Focuses on evacuation of buildings and widespread shaking.
South China Morning Post (HK) Emphasizes severe destruction, infrastructure damage, and people trapped under rubble.
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