Colombia Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to Over 100
A powerful earthquake, measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia, killing dozens of people and trapping many under rubble.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia early Monday morning, claiming over 100 lives and causing extensive damage across several cities. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national state of emergency and personally took charge of the government's response to the emergency. The epicenter was located on the eastern tip of the Choco province on Colombia's Pacific coast, roughly equidistant from Bogota, Medellin, and Cali.
Rescue teams were working to free trapped residents, with buildings collapsing in Cali and other cities. Colombian authorities reported 111 confirmed dead and 87 injured, with damage to 1,575 homes, 37 completely destroyed, and 18 health centers and 52 schools damaged. The quake also caused damage to six airports, suspending flight operations.
Earlier estimates placed the death toll at 27 in the Valle del Cauca state and 40 in Risaralda state. A magnitude 5.0 aftershock was recorded shortly after the main quake.
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