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[INTERNATIONAL] · Colombia, United States, Spain, Ecuador, Panama · 100 sources

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.

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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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