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Major earthquakes in Colombia and Indonesia

Overview

A series of major earthquakes has caused significant devastation and mass displacement in Colombia and Indonesia.

In Colombia, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western regions, identified as the strongest tremor in the country since 1979. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national state of emergency. The death toll has risen to nearly 300, with over 3,000 people injured. The disaster has destroyed or damaged tens of thousands of homes. Humanitarian efforts are underway, including large shipments of food, water, and medical supplies to regions such as Chocó and Valle del Cauca. International aid from Chile and technical support from the United States are also contributing to relief and damage assessment operations.

In Indonesia, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near the island of Flores. The death toll has increased to at least 68, with over 200 injuries reported. Approximately 12,800 people have been displaced, many sleeping in makeshift camps or outdoors due to fears of ongoing seismic activity, which includes nearly 1,600 aftershocks. In areas like Mbay, residents have reported difficulties accessing essential supplies such as food, water, and medicine.

Entities

Colombia · Indonesia · Alcaldía de Pasto · Sharad Pawar · Flores Island

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Earthquakes in Indonesia and Colombia cause mass casualties and displacement

    Devastating earthquakes in Indonesia and Colombia have caused hundreds of deaths and displaced thousands, triggering massive humanitarian relief efforts and international aid responses.

  2. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Earthquakes strike Indonesia and Colombia, causing significant casualties

    Major earthquakes in Indonesia and Colombia have caused significant casualties, with dozens dead in Flores and over 250 confirmed dead in Colombia, prompting emergency declarations.

  3. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Colombia earthquake kills 132 as India faces heavy rains and protests

    A deadly earthquake in Colombia killed 132 people, while India faces heavy monsoon rains, flooding in Assam, and ongoing student protests in Jharkhand amid a parliamentary deadlock.

Sources

archtoronto.org · diariodelcauca.com.co · diarioeltigrense.com · extra.com.co · groenconsult.nl · hsbnoticias.com · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · marquesina.mx · periodismopublico.com · svenska.yle.fi · svenskdam.se · tribunanoticias.mx · tvmax-9.com · udgtv.com

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