Magnitude 7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia near San José del Palmar in Chocó, at a depth of about 107 kilometers, with tremors felt across major cities including Bogotá.
- At least 111 people were killed and 87 injured, while additional victims remained trapped beneath collapsed buildings as rescue operations continued.
- The earthquake caused major structural damage in several cities, particularly in the Risaralda region and Cali, while flights were temporarily suspended at several airports for safety inspections.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national state of emergency, deploying government resources with the immediate priority of rescuing survivors and assisting affected communities.
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"This is the first time I run out to protect myself," says an independent journalist based in Medellín, Colombia, for 10 years.
Tower of Colombia’s tallest cathedral collapses after 7.4-magnitude earthquake
A cathedral tower in Colombia collapsed following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the north-west of the country on Monday (10 August). Footage circulated on social media showed one of the side towers of Manizales' iconic cathedral collapsed following the quake. Its facade was visibly damaged, and debris was scattered on the streets nearby. The Catedral Basílica Metropolitana Nuestra Senora del Rosario is the tallest cathedral in Colombia.…
The Spanish club issued an official statement expressing its condolences to the affected families and the desire for early recovery of the victims in the South American nation.
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