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Colombia earthquake: 7.4 magnitude quake causes mass casualties and state of emergency FAST-MOVING

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, with its epicenter located near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department. The disaster has caused widespread devastation across several regions, including Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, and Caldas.

Death tolls vary by source and region as rescue efforts continue. While Asocapitales reported at least 132 deaths and 570 injuries across major cities, local authorities in Valle del Cauca reported 130 fatalities, including 95 in Cali. In Risaralda, approximately 90 deaths were recorded, and 14 deaths occurred in Chocó. Hundreds of people have been injured, and many remain missing under the rubble of collapsed buildings.

President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a state of national emergency and established a Unified Command Post to coordinate the response. Five major cities—Pereira, Cali, Quibdó, Manizales, and Armenia—remain under red alert. The government has committed to providing direct subsidies to more than 1,300 affected families. Rescue operations are ongoing, utilizing military personnel, specialized teams, and drones to locate survivors in heavily damaged areas.

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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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