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ARCHIVED · 4 LEFT · 6 CENTER · 3 RIGHT · Aug 11, 1:18 AM

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At least 111 dead, buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia

Right-leaning outlets use sensational language like "terrifying footage" and highlight the collapse of a "nearly 100-year-old Catholic church," while center outlets remain factual

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What happenedAt least 111 people were killed and dozens of buildings collapsed after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia.
What changedThe left frames it as "More than 100 dead after powerful earthquake". The right frames it as "Terrifying footage shows church collapse as huge 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia,...".
ConfidenceHigh. 6+ sources across left, center, and right with comparable news formats.
Archive healthStable · 13 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format

WORDING GAP

80WORDING GAP

13 sources · 3 bias buckets · High confidence

Different Spin. The left frames it as "More than 100 dead after powerful earthquake". The right frames it as "Terrifying footage shows church collapse as huge 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia,...".

SOURCE MAP TIMELINE

Aug 10, 9:42 PM: KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles joined the source map.

Aug 10, 9:56 PM: The New York Times joined the source map.

Aug 10, 10:00 PM: Legal Insurrection joined the source map.

Aug 10, 10:46 PM: Al Jazeera English joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 80/99 and story health is stable · 13 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.

ARCHIVED SOURCES

Center ·News report

At least 111 dead, buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia

At least 111 people were killed and dozens of buildings collapsed after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia.

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Right ·News report

Terrifying footage shows church collapse as huge 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia, burying people beneath collapsed buildings, with dozens dead

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Colombia's geological service said the magnitude of the quake, which struck at 7.30am local time (1.30pm UK time), was 7.4 and that its depth was 60 miles.

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Center ·News report

Colombia earthquake: Bogota-based Kiwi David Gear describes shaking from eighth-floor apartment

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The 7.4-magnitude quake is the strongest recorded in Colombia this century.

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Right ·News report

Nearly 100-Year-Old Catholic Church Collapses as 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Colombia, Leaving 111 Dead

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Terrifying footage captured the moment part of a nearly century-old Catholic cathedral collapsed as a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia Monday. At least 111 people w...

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Center ·News report

'You're never prepared': Tampa Bay responds after deadly earthquake hits Colombia

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Authorities have put the death toll at 111 so far for the earthquake that hit Colombia Monday morning. Hundreds of buildings have collapsed in the most powerful earthqu...

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Center-left ·News report

More than 100 dead after powerful earthquake

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia.

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Center ·News report

7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia, over 100 dead, president says

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake toppled dozens of buildings in western Colombia on Monday. President Abelardo de la Espriella said over 100 people were killed, and many others are missing in the...

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Center-left ·News report

Deadly earthquake hits Colombia

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake wreaked havoc in Colombia early this morning. Homes and buildings were reduced to rubble as people ran for safety. Tonight rescue teams are urgently remo...

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Center-left ·News report

7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia, crumbling homes and buildings

A powerful and deadly earthquake hit Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, toppling buildings and leaving a trail of destruction. Geoff Bennett reports.

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Center ·News report

Moment of terror as powerful earthquake shakes airport in Colombia

Video from Pereira airport in Colombia shows violent shaking during a magnitude 7.4 earthquake

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Right ·News report

7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Western Colombia, Killing More Than 100

Meanwhile, there are signs of Increased activity at the nation's Puracé volcano. The post 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Western Colombia, Killing More Than 100 first appeared on Le·ga...

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Center-left ·News report

The Evening: An Earthquake Shakes Colombia

Plus, Trump calls for fewer childhood vaccines. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

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