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.
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. www.revistagente.com · antiguatribune.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Colombian Geological Service initially reported a magnitude between 6.6 and 6.7. radiosampaio.com.br
- [● 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 · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.revistagente.com · +14 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] The Governor of Chocó reported injuries and significant building damage in Quibdó. www.origo.hu · radiosampaio.com.br · bavarodigital.net · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.revistagente.com · +6 more
- [● 37 SOURCES] The earthquake magnitude was 7.4. radiosampaio.com.br · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.revistagente.com · www.origo.hu · bavarodigital.net · +9 more
- [● 36 SOURCES] The earthquake was felt in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Manizales, and parts of Ecuador. radiosampaio.com.br · bavarodigital.net · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.revistagente.com · ciudadano.news · +9 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