Magnitude 7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
Rescue crews searched collapsed buildings as officials reported at least 20 deaths and injuries across several cities.
- 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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At least 111 dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia
At least 111 people have died and 87 have been injured after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, bringing down buildings across several cities and leaving people trapped beneath rubble. The earthquake struck at 07:34 local time, with its epicentre near San José del Palmar in the Chocó region, according to the US Geological Survey.
Reached magnitudo 7.4. The President of the Espirella: "State of calamity." The statue of Christ is detached from the bell tower of the cathedral symbol of Manizale
"This is the first time I run out to protect myself," says an independent journalist based in Medellín, Colombia, for 10 years.
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