Colombia earthquake causes widespread devastation and at least 132 deaths FAST-MOVING
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, with its epicenter located in San José del Palmar, Chocó. The tremor, which occurred at 07:34 local time, caused widespread devastation across several departments, including Chocó, Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, and Antioquia.
Casualty reports indicate a significant and rising toll. While early estimates varied, updated figures from Asocapitales report at least 132 deaths and over 570 injuries. The hardest-hit cities include Pereira, which reported 60 fatalities, Cali, Quibdó, Manizales, and Armenia. In Cali, authorities have implemented a curfew and military presence to manage the crisis and prevent looting.
Infrastructure damage is extensive. At least 86 buildings have collapsed, and numerous structures, including hospitals and schools, have sustained damage. Six airports, including Matecaña in Pereira, have suspended commercial operations due to structural issues.
President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national state of emergency and established a Unified Command Post to coordinate rescue and relief efforts. The international community has responded, with the United States pledging US$ 15.5 million in aid. Other nations, including Brazil, Mexico, and Chile, have also expressed solidarity and offered 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
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 · +11 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 · +7 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The earthquake was felt in Ecuador and Panama. radiosampaio.com.br · www.revistagente.com · noticiasargentinas.com · ciudadano.news