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Kikar HaShabbatWorld

7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Jewish Community in Colombia, Causing Deaths and Damage

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Hebrew · 10 newsrooms covering

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Colombia on Monday, killing dozens and causing major damage, including in the Jewish community of Pereira.

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  • A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday.
  • The quake caused dozens of deaths and significant destruction.
  • Pereira, home to a Jewish community, was notably affected.
  • Video shows earthquake effects near a group of worshippers.
  • The earthquake caused shaking water in a pool in Pereira.
  • The event has raised alarm across the affected region.
7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Jewish Community in Colombia, Causing Deaths and Damage
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A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 struck Colombia on Monday, resulting in dozens of fatalities and significant destruction. The tremor notably affected the city of Pereira, where a Jewish community resides. Video footage from Pereira shows the impact of the earthquake, including shaking water in a pool near a group of worshippers. The event has caused widespread concern and damage across the region.

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