Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
CALI, Colombia (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble. Search teams and civilians picked through the remains of destroyed buildings in the country’s third-largest city, […] The post Magnitude 7.4…
A major 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, claiming at least 111 lives and causing extensive damage across multiple cities. The epicenter was in San Jose del Palmar, a small community in the Choco region, approximately 250 miles west of the capital, Bogotá. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an emergency to mobilize resources for the relief effort.
At least 87 people were injured, and over 1,600 buildings sustained damage, with 61 collapsing entirely. The quake's impact extended beyond Colombia, prompting aftershocks in neighboring Ecuador and Panama. The region, situated along the "Ring of Fire," experiences frequent seismic activity. Most of the casualties occurred in Risaralda, Pereira, Valle del Cauca, Cali, and Choco, with many trapped under debris and in dire need of rescue.
Colombia's Geological Service stated that this was the strongest earthquake to hit the country in the 21st century.
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