Colombia: Several killed after large earthquake rocks region
A powerful earthquake, initially measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia, killing at least 20 people. Tremors were also felt in neighboring Ecuador, as well as in Panama and Venezuela.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia early Monday morning, claiming the lives of at least 111 people and causing extensive damage. The epicenter was located on the eastern tip of the Choco province on Colombia's Pacific coast. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national state of emergency and personally took charge of the government's response.
Over 800 people were injured, and approximately 1,575 homes were damaged. The quake's depth, around 107 kilometers, meant its tremors were felt across a wide area, including neighboring Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela. Airports in several cities, including Pereira, Manizales, Quibdo, Armenia, Cartago, and Buenaventura, reported damage, with air operations suspended for safety reasons.
The US government and the European Commission have offered support to Colombia in the aftermath of the disaster.
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