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.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck cities across western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 132 people and injuring over 570, according to the Colombian Association of Capital Cities. The quake occurred shortly after 7:30 am local time, sending panicked residents fleeing the streets. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency and vowed a concerted rescue effort.
The city of Pereira, one of the hardest-hit areas, was plunged into darkness due to power outages as volunteers searched for survivors using their bare hands and buckets. Residents recounted harrowing scenes of destruction, with furniture and infrastructure crumpled and structures on the verge of collapse. International aid poured in, with the United States pledging $15.5 million in emergency relief.
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