Colombia earthquake: 7.4 magnitude quake triggers national emergency FAST-MOVING
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning, with its epicenter located near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department. The seismic event, which occurred at approximately 7:34 a.m. local time, has caused widespread devastation across several regions, including Chocó, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, and Caldas.
President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a state of national emergency to coordinate rescue and relief efforts. Preliminary reports indicate a significant loss of life, with death tolls cited by various authorities ranging from 111 to over 130 people, alongside hundreds of injuries. The destruction includes dozens of collapsed buildings, damage to 18 health centers, and 52 schools. Infrastructure damage has also impacted several airports, leading to the suspension of commercial flights in the region.
International leaders, including those from the United States, Brazil, Mexico, and Chile, have expressed solidarity. The United States government has pledged $15.5 million in aid to support emergency shelters, food, and damage assessments. Locally, authorities are managing the crisis through a Unified Command Post, while the Dimayor has postponed local football matches to ensure public safety.
Entities
Abelardo De La Espriella · Bogotá · Chocó · Colombia · Colombian Geological Service · Cúcuta · Dimayor · European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre · Marco Rubio · Nubia Carolina Córdoba-Curi · San José del Palmar · Servicio Geológico Colombiano
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Mayor of Bogotá stated that no injuries had been reported in the capital at the time of his report. elatlantico.do · www.revistagente.com · antiguatribune.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Colombian Geological Service initially reported a magnitude between 6.6 and 6.7. radiosampaio.com.br · elatlantico.do
- [DISPUTED] The USGS estimated the earthquake magnitude at 7.4 with a depth of approximately 107 km. radiosampaio.com.br · www.gbnews.com · antiguatribune.com · www.veryansintv.com · noticiasargentinas.com · +3 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica in Manizales sustained heavy damage. radiosampaio.com.br · www.diaridetarragona.com · formato7.com · www.aztecapuebla.com · sbtnews.sbt.com.br
- [● 51 SOURCES] The earthquake epicenter was located near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department. www.origo.hu · radiosampaio.com.br · bavarodigital.net · elatlantico.do · estrategia.la · +19 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] The Governor of Chocó reported injuries and significant building damage in Quibdó. www.origo.hu · radiosampaio.com.br · bavarodigital.net · elatlantico.do · www.diaridetarragona.com · +7 more
- [● 37 SOURCES] The earthquake magnitude was 7.4. radiosampaio.com.br · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.revistagente.com · www.origo.hu · bavarodigital.net · +13 more
- [● 36 SOURCES] The earthquake was felt in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Manizales, and parts of Ecuador. radiosampaio.com.br · bavarodigital.net · elatlantico.do · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.revistagente.com · +14 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Mayor of Pereira reported at least 18 deaths in the city. laverdad.com · ccnnews.com.br · www.noticiaja.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Mayor of Manizales confirmed at least two deaths in the city. laverdad.com · ccnnews.com.br · www.noticiaja.com
- [● 21 SOURCES] Flight operations were suspended at airports in Pereira, Manizales, Quibdó, Armenia, Cartago, and Buenaventura. radiosampaio.com.br · ccnnews.com.br · kashmirlife.net · www.nbcnews.com · ohoje.com · +8 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The earthquake was felt in Ecuador and Panama. radiosampaio.com.br · www.revistagente.com · noticiasargentinas.com · ciudadano.news