Colombia earthquake kills at least 132 people and triggers state of emergency FAST-MOVING
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning, with its epicenter located in San José del Palmar, Chocó. The tremor, which occurred at approximately 7:34 AM local time at a depth of roughly 103 kilometers, has caused widespread devastation across several departments.
Preliminary reports from the Asociación Colombiana de Ciudades Capitales (Asocapitales) indicate that the death toll has reached at least 132 people, with over 570 individuals injured. The cities of Pereira, Cali, Quibdó, Manizales, and Armenia are currently under red alert due to the severity of the damage. Pereira has been identified as one of the hardest-hit areas, reporting 60 fatalities.
President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national state of emergency and established a Unified Command Post to coordinate rescue and relief efforts. Infrastructure damage is extensive, including the collapse of dozens of buildings, damage to 18 hospitals and 52 schools, and the suspension of operations at six airports. In Antioquia, authorities are assessing damage to homes, churches, and public buildings.
International support has been pledged, with the United States announcing US$ 15.5 million in aid for emergency shelters, food, and damage assessment. Other nations, including Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and El Salvador, have also expressed solidarity and offered humanitarian assistance. Meanwhile, the Colombian Geological Service has recorded at least 21 aftershocks in the Chocó region.
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 · +2 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica in Manizales sustained heavy damage. radiosampaio.com.br · 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.revistagente.com · laverdad.com · +12 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] The Governor of Chocó reported injuries and significant building damage in Quibdó. www.origo.hu · radiosampaio.com.br · bavarodigital.net · www.revistagente.com · laverdad.com · +5 more
- [● 37 SOURCES] The earthquake magnitude was 7.4. radiosampaio.com.br · www.revistagente.com · www.origo.hu · bavarodigital.net · laverdad.com · +8 more
- [● 36 SOURCES] The earthquake was felt in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Manizales, and parts of Ecuador. radiosampaio.com.br · bavarodigital.net · www.revistagente.com · ciudadano.news · www.noticiaja.com · +8 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