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[INTERNATIONAL] · Colombia, United States, Brazil, Mexico, El Salvador · 100 sources

Colombia earthquake kills at least 132 and 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 at a depth of approximately 103 kilometers. The tremor caused widespread devastation across several departments, including Chocó, Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, and Caldas.

According to reports from Asocapitales, the death toll has reached at least 132 people, with more than 570 injuries recorded. Pereira has been identified as one of the hardest-hit cities, reporting 60 fatalities. Other significant casualties were noted in Cali (15 deaths), Quibdó (8 deaths), and Manizales (4 deaths). The earthquake also caused extensive structural damage, with at least 86 buildings collapsed and thousands of homes damaged or destroyed.

President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national state of emergency to coordinate rescue and relief efforts. Infrastructure has been severely impacted, including the temporary suspension of operations at several airports such as Matecaña in Pereira.

International support has been pledged, with the United States announcing $15.5 million in aid for emergency shelters, food, and damage assessment. Leaders from Brazil, Mexico, El Salvador, and Chile have also expressed solidarity and offered humanitarian assistance.

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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

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