Magnitude-7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 79 people
BOGOTA, Colombia — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 79 people, trapping residents under debris of collapsed buildings and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá. The epicenter was in San Jose Del Palmar, a community of about 4,800 people in the Choco region about 250 miles (400 kilometers) west of Bogota, the…
A magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, resulting in at least 79 fatalities and causing widespread damage. The epicenter was located in San Jose Del Palmar, a community of approximately 4,800 people in the Choco region, roughly 250 miles (400 kilometers) west of Bogotá. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Colombia's national geological agency reported the quake's depth to be 66 miles (107 kilometers).
The tremor was also felt in neighboring Ecuador and Panama, although minimal damage was observed in those countries.
Local officials have confirmed that at least 40 lives were lost in the Risaralda region, home to the city of Pereira, which sustained significant damage. In the Valle del Cauca region, where Colombia's third-largest city, Cali, is situated, the death toll reached 27, with three of the victims being children, according to the region's governor.
The Choco region reported nine fatalities, while two additional deaths occurred in the Caldas region, and a 73-year-old individual passed away in the Antioquia region. The extent of casualties and damage continues to be reported from various parts of the country.
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