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Colombia earthquake strikes Chocó, causing widespread devastation FAST-MOVING
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, with its epicenter located in San José del Palmar, Chocó. The disaster has caused widespread devastation across several departments, including Chocó, Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, and Caldas.
Death tolls vary by reporting source. Asocapitales reported at least 132 fatalities and over 570 injuries, primarily concentrated in major cities. However, regional authorities in four departments have reported a higher combined death toll of approximately 240 people. In Cali alone, the mayor reported 95 deaths and 949 injuries.
President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national state of emergency and established a Unified Command Post to coordinate rescue efforts. Major cities including Pereira, Cali, Quibdó, Manizales, and Armenia remain under red alert. Significant infrastructure damage has been reported, including the collapse of at least 86 buildings and disruptions to seven airports.
International support has been pledged, with the United States announcing US$ 15.5 million in aid for emergency relief. Leaders from Brazil, Mexico, and El Salvador 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
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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 · +1 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica in Manizales sustained heavy damage. radiosampaio.com.br · formato7.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 · ciudadano.news · +8 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 · antiguatribune.com · +4 more
- [● 37 SOURCES] The earthquake magnitude was 7.4. radiosampaio.com.br · www.revistagente.com · www.origo.hu · bavarodigital.net · www.gbnews.com · +6 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 · +7 more
- [DISPUTED] The Mayor of Pereira reported at least 18 deaths in the city. ccnnews.com.br · www.noticiaja.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Mayor of Manizales confirmed at least two deaths in the city. 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 · reporteconfidencial.info · +6 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The earthquake was felt in Ecuador and Panama. radiosampaio.com.br · www.revistagente.com · noticiasargentinas.com · ciudadano.news