Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 132
The 7.4-magnitude quake struck cities across Colombia's western region shortly after 7:30 am, sending panicked residents onto the streets.
At least 132 people lost their lives and over 570 were injured when a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck several cities in Colombia's western region on Monday afternoon. The quake, which was felt across the country, including the capital Bogota, sent residents running onto the streets in panic. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency and promised a concerted rescue effort following the disaster.
Pereira, one of the hardest-hit cities, was plunged into darkness due to power outages and volunteers searched for survivors using bare hands and buckets. The city's beloved neo-Gothic cathedral was crumpled in the quake, while in Quibdo, public services and communications were virtually shut down. International support poured in from various countries and organizations, with the United States pledging US$15.5 million in emergency relief.
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