Colombia Earthquake: 7.4-Magnitude Quake Kills 132, Injures 570; Rescue Operations Underway Amid Aftershock Fears | Video
Pereira: At least 132 people have died and 570 others have been injured after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia earlier on Monday, CNN reported, citing the Colombian Association of Capital Cities. Así colapsó parte del Hospital Universitario de Cali, una de las ciudades más golpeadas por el sismo. #Colombia #Terremoto pic.twitter.com/1q3VRRUVzH — Cristian Crespo F. (@cristiancrespoj)…
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, resulting in at least 132 deaths and 570 injuries, according to the Colombian Association of Capital Cities. The city of Pereira, located less than 64 km from the epicenter, reported 60 deaths. Five major cities, including the capital Bogotá, are under a red alert due to the quake.
Over 86 buildings have collapsed, and seven airports have suspended operations following the disaster. President Abelardo de la Espriella convened an emergency committee to address the aftermath, pledging government assistance to those affected. Bogotá Mayor Carlos F. Galan announced six donation points for essential supplies to aid the affected communities.
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