Colombia earthquake kills at least 132 and triggers national emergency FAST-MOVING
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning, with its epicenter located near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department. The tremor, which occurred at approximately 07:34 local time, has caused widespread devastation across several regions, including Chocó, Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, and Caldas.
As of the latest reports, the death toll has risen to at least 132 people, with over 570 injuries recorded. President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national state of emergency to coordinate rescue and relief efforts. The disaster has resulted in significant structural damage, with reports indicating at least 61 buildings have collapsed and approximately 1,575 homes have been damaged or destroyed.
Infrastructure has been heavily impacted; at least seven airports have suspended commercial operations due to damage, and several roads and health centers have also been affected. In response to the crisis, the United States government has pledged $15.5 million in aid to support emergency shelters, food, and damage assessments. International leaders, including those from Brazil, Mexico, and Chile, have also expressed solidarity and offered assistance. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors among the rubble as at least 21 aftershocks have been recorded in the region.
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
- [● 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 · www.diaridetarragona.com · +17 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 · +12 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 · +12 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
- [● 9 SOURCES] The earthquake was felt in Ecuador and Panama. radiosampaio.com.br · www.revistagente.com · noticiasargentinas.com · ciudadano.news