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San José del Palmar - Chocó, Colombia registered a 4.8 magnitude earthquake on August 13

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 to 4.8 occurred in the region of San José del Palmar in the Chocó department of Colombia. The seismic event affected nearby municipalities, including El Cairo in Valle del Cauca and Nóvita in Chocó, with varying epicenter distances reported between 12 and 17 kilometers from San José del Palmar.

Coverage of the event shows discrepancies in the reported date, day of the week, and exact magnitude by the same publisher across different reports, citing the Colombian Geological Service (SGC). The event was documented as occurring on either Monday, August 10, with a 4.7 magnitude, or Thursday, August 13, with a 4.8 magnitude.

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How the coverage differs

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

Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) Reports the earthquake as a 4.7 magnitude event on Monday, August 10.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) Reports the earthquake as a 4.8 magnitude event on Thursday, August 13.
Read the full story at the source Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) · AR
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