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

Colombia earthquake kills at least 132 people 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, Caldas, and Antioquia.

Preliminary reports from Asocapitales indicate the death toll has reached at least 132 people, with more than 570 injuries reported. The hardest-hit cities include Pereira, which recorded 60 fatalities, Cali with 15, Quibdó with eight, and Manizales with four. Significant structural damage has been reported, including the collapse of at least 86 buildings and damage to 1,575 homes. Infrastructure impacts include the suspension of operations at six airports and damage to several hospitals and schools.

President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national state of emergency to coordinate rescue and relief efforts. The international community has responded with solidarity; the United States has pledged 15.5 million dollars in aid to support emergency shelters, food, and damage assessments. Other nations, including Brazil, Mexico, El Salvador, Chile, and Guatemala, have also offered assistance or expressed support for the Colombian people.

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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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