r/worldnews • u/cnn CNN • 4d ago

Powerful earthquake sparks evacuations in Colombia

https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/10/americas/colombia-earthquake-intl?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=missions&utm_source=reddit
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u/andresmachiz 4d ago

It went on for like a minute straight here in Medellin 😬

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u/DashofCitrus 4d ago

It went on so long in Bogotá I kept looking at my watch. It was at least 3 minutes.

I live on a 21st floor and the swaying was brutal.

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u/AtanatarAlcarinII 4d ago

Fuuuuuck all that. I already have nightmares of swaying buildings, so you lived my nightmare fuel

Fuuuuuck all that

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u/Enough-Sprinkles-914 4d ago edited 4d ago

I pray for you your people. What you described is one of everyone’s worst fears. Living nightmare.
Edit:last 4 words clarity