At least 111 killed as 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Colombia
At least 110 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years. The death toll is likely to rise, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings. The magnitude 7.4 quake struck at 07:34 (12:34 GMT) at a depth of 103km (64 […]
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, resulting in at least 111 deaths and a state of emergency declaration. The powerful tremor, which occurred near San José del Palmar in Chocó province, was felt across a vast region of western Colombia. The epicenter was near the village of San José del Palmar, but the city of Pereira, located about 55km from the epicenter, suffered the most significant damage.
Videos show buildings collapsing in Plaza Bolívar, the city's main square, with debris scattered across the open space. At least 40 people are reported dead in Pereira, with 65 buildings collapsing and 15 still containing trapped individuals. Authorities have imposed a curfew in some parts of the city until 05:00 local time on Tuesday.
Other cities, including Cali, Manizales, Quibdó, Medellín, and Quibdó, also experienced substantial damage, with reports of additional fatalities. Many regions, such as Manizales, reported cracks in walls and falling bricks due to the earthquake. The aviation authority reported damage at several regional airports, and tremors were felt as far away as neighboring Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama.
President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national disaster situation, granting special powers to address the emergency and allocate resources.
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