Colombia declares emergency after 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills 132
At least 132 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, the most powerful tremor to hit the country this century, according to the Colombian Geological Service. The quake on Monday ravaged cities across western Colombia, including Cali, Pereira, Quibdo and Manizales, and was felt in neighbouring Ecuador […]
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, causing widespread devastation and claiming at least 132 lives, according to the Colombian Geological Service. The epicentre was located in San Jose Del Palmar in the Choco region, approximately 250 miles west of Bogota. This quake, the strongest to hit Colombia in the 21st century, was felt in neighboring Ecuador and Panama, and it triggered a series of at least 21 aftershocks within hours.
The cities of Cali, Pereira, Quibdo, and Manizales bore the brunt of the disaster, with hundreds still missing and thousands more injured. Cali, the country's third-largest city, saw entire buildings collapse, leaving debris scattered across the streets. Local officials reported that 20 buildings in the city had crumbled, while 380 were damaged, trapping many people.
The president, Abelardo de La Espriella, declared a national state of emergency and pledged all available resources to rescue trapped individuals and deliver aid to affected communities.
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