Disaster● ElevatedAug 19 · Aug 19, 2026, 5:15 AM
Colombia estimates quake damage at $9 . 6 billion
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from bssnews.net · Bangladesh
Colombia has estimated the damage from a recent earthquake to be approximately $9.6 billion. This figure indicates the significant financial impact of the natural disaster.
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