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Colombia Quake: 132 Dead, Hundreds Injured in 7.4 Magnitude Disaster
11 Aug
Summary
- A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread destruction.
- At least 132 people perished, with 570 others sustaining injuries.
- The seismic event damaged over 1,500 homes and dozens of critical infrastructure sites.
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, causing extensive damage and claiming at least 132 lives. Approximately 570 people were injured, and hundreds of buildings collapsed in various cities, prompting urgent search and rescue efforts. The Colombian Geological Service reported the quake was the strongest recorded in the country this century, followed by 21 aftershocks.
President Abelardo De La Espriella declared an emergency to accelerate recovery funding. The disaster impacted 1,575 homes, 18 health centers, and 52 schools. Rescue teams worked tirelessly, pulling survivors, including a six-month-old baby, from collapsed structures. The affected region lies along the seismically active "Ring of Fire."
