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Survivor Accounts from the Earthquake in Colombia

Survivors of the earthquake in Colombia recount their experiences. Eduardo Silva and Leonel Cerrudo share shocking details of the tragedy.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Eduardo Silva, a Peruvian, described how he experienced the earthquake from the 17th floor of a building in Medellín. In his account, he mentioned that many buildings had collapsed, and as alarms sounded, he saw dozens of neighbors remaining outside their homes while he sought a safe area by descending the emergency stairs.

Leonel Cerrudo, an Argentine who was in Cali, also shared his experience via communication with LN+. Cerrudo expressed feeling shocked, and so far, it has been confirmed that the earthquake has left 111 dead. Both testimonies reflect the anguish felt during the seismic event.

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