Colombia earthquake kills at least 132 and triggers state of emergency FAST-MOVING
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department, causing widespread devastation. The tremor, which occurred at approximately 7:34 a.m. local time, was felt in neighboring Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela.
President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national state of emergency to coordinate rescue and relief efforts. Preliminary reports indicate a rising death toll, with some estimates reaching at least 132 fatalities and over 570 injuries. Major cities including Pereira, Cali, Manizales, and Quibdó have reported significant damage, including building collapses and structural failures in hospitals and schools.
Infrastructure has been heavily impacted, with at least six to seven airports temporarily suspending operations. The Colombian government is working with the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) to deploy military and emergency personnel to the hardest-hit regions.
International support has been offered by several nations. The United States has pledged $15.5 million in aid to support emergency shelters, food, and damage assessments. Leaders from Brazil, Mexico, El Salvador, Chile, and the European Commission have also expressed solidarity and offered humanitarian assistance.
Entities
Abelardo De La Espriella · Asocapitales · Bogotá · Chocó · Colombia · Colombian Geological Service · Cúcuta · Dimayor · European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre · Marco Rubio · Nubia Carolina Córdoba-Curi · San José del Palmar
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
- [● 12 SOURCES] 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
- [DISPUTED] 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