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Colombia searches for its missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100

Most headlines focus on the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, while one provides an analytical explanation for its destructiveness.

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As of August 11, 2026 at 8:21 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Colombia searches for its missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100.
The headline split The left frames it as "I’ve studied Colombia for years. Here’s why the earthquake was so destructive". The right frames it as "‘National disaster’ in Colombia after 7.4-magnitude earthquake kills more than 160 & topp...".
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26 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftI’ve studied Colombia for years. Here’s why the earthquake was so destructive

The Independent · Center-left · News report

CenterColombia searches for its missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100

WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) · Center · News report

Right / center-right‘National disaster’ in Colombia after 7.4-magnitude earthquake kills more than 160 & topples buildings as LOOTING erupts

The Sun UK · Right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Aug 11, 4:24 AM

Colombia searches for its missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100

searches for its missing

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts were underway early Tuesday in dozens of cities and towns in western Colombia after a powerful earthquake struck the region, killing at lea...

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The IndependentNews report · Aug 11, 8:21 AM

I’ve studied Colombia for years. Here’s why the earthquake was so destructive

why the earthquake was so destructive

Research suggests we shouldn’t be surprised that so many buildings collapsed following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake

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El Pais EnglishNews report · Aug 11, 8:20 AM

Colombia wakes up under a state of emergency after earthquake kills more than 130

state of emergencykills more than 130

Abelardo de la Espriella begins his presidency dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster that will test his leadership skills

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Le Monde EnglishNews report · Aug 11, 8:18 AM

Colombia searches for survivors after powerful earthquake

searches for survivors

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Cali and other cities in the west of the country on Monday, August 10, leaving at least 132 dead and causing widespread destruction. President Abelardo d...

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The Sun UKNews report · Aug 11, 7:53 AM

‘National disaster’ in Colombia after 7.4-magnitude earthquake kills more than 160 & topples buildings as LOOTING erupts

A NATIONAL disaster has been declared in Colombia after a mega quake killed more than 160 people. Hundreds of buildings collapsed as the South American country was hit by a huge 7.4-magnitu...

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The Mirror UKNews report · Aug 11, 7:52 AM

Colombia earthquake - latest: 164 dead as Cali hospital collapses and people trapped

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck Colombia with the worst of the damage in the city of Pereira and Cali where a hospital has collapsed

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The New York TimesNews report · Aug 11, 7:48 AM

What We Know About the Earthquake in Colombia

The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.

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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Aug 11, 7:42 AM

Colombia searches for its missing after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills more than 100

Local authorities said 80% of El Cairo, a town of about 7,000 people, was damaged.

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Aug 11, 7:42 AM

Colombia searches for its missing after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills more than 100

Local authorities said 80% of El Cairo, a town of about 7,000 people, was damaged.

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Aug 11, 7:42 AM

Colombia searches for its missing after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills more than 100

Local authorities said 80% of El Cairo, a town of about 7,000 people, was damaged.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Aug 11, 7:42 AM

Colombia searches for its missing after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills more than 100

Local authorities said 80% of El Cairo, a town of about 7,000 people, was damaged.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Aug 11, 7:42 AM

Colombia searches for its missing after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills more than 100

Local authorities said 80% of El Cairo, a town of about 7,000 people, was damaged.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Aug 11, 7:42 AM

Colombia searches for its missing after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills more than 100

Local authorities said 80% of El Cairo, a town of about 7,000 people, was damaged.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Aug 11, 7:42 AM

Colombia searches for its missing after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills more than 100

Local authorities said 80% of El Cairo, a town of about 7,000 people, was damaged.

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WWL-TV 4 (Tegna, New Orleans)News report · Aug 11, 7:42 AM

Colombia searches for its missing after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills more than 100

Local authorities said 80% of El Cairo, a town of about 7,000 people, was damaged.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Aug 11, 7:42 AM

Colombia searches for its missing after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills more than 100

Local authorities said 80% of El Cairo, a town of about 7,000 people, was damaged.

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InstapunditOpinion · Aug 11, 7:33 AM

UM…. THE EARTH IS GETTING SPICY: 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Western Colombia, Killing M

UM…. THE EARTH IS GETTING SPICY: 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Western Colombia, Killing More Than 100.

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Irish IndependentNews report · Aug 11, 7:16 AM

Colombia earthquake: More than 160 killed as Department provides advice for Irish citizens

Colombia‘s president says priority is to save trapped people

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France24 AmericasNews report · Aug 11, 7:04 AM

Colombia rescuers race against the clock to search for earthquake survivors

Rescuers in western Colombia worked through the night and into Tuesday searching for survivors beneath the wreckage after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake devastated parts of the country...

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The Journal (Ireland)News report · Aug 11, 6:38 AM

Search and rescue efforts underway in Colombia after powerful earthquake kills at least 132

By Monday night, more than 2,700 people had been reported missing.

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Phys.orgNews report · Aug 11, 6:36 AM

Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved on...

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Aug 11, 6:34 AM

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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The Seattle TimesNews report · Aug 11, 4:27 AM

Colombia searches for its missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings.

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WJW The Hill / Nexstar NewsNationNews report · Aug 11, 4:24 AM

Colombia searches for its missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100

The U.S. State Department announced it will provide $15.5 million in emergency aid.

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The Conversation (AU)News report · Aug 11, 4:16 AM

Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. My research helps explain why it was so destructive

Many buildings in Colombia have thin concrete walls, which makes them extremely vulnerable to collapse.

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BBC NewsNews report · Aug 11, 4:06 AM

At least 132 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years

More than 480 people were injured in the quakes, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings.

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Details65/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 26 sources
65/99 Wording GapLow confidence26 sources · 3 bias bucketsDeveloping · 26 sources · format mismatchFormats: News report, Opinion

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Aug 11, 4:24 AM: WJW The Hill / Nexstar NewsNation joined the source map.

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