Strong earthquake causes significant damage and injuries in Colombia

The magnitude-7.4 quake had its epicentre near a village on the Pacific Coast.

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The magnitude 7.4 quake hit the western part of the country, shaking Bogotá, Cali, Medellín and other cities, just weeks after quakes of similar intensity devastated parts of neighboring Venezuela.

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Colombian earthquake kills at least 47

7.4-magnitude earthquake flattens buildings in the cities of Cali, Pereira and Manizales

7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia kills at least 20

The temblor, which struck Colombia’s Pacific coast shortly after 8:30 a.m., also shook Ecuador. Buildings in multiple cities were destroyed.

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Powerful earthquake rocks Colombia and neighbors

The earthquake, which geologists recorded at a magnitude of 7.4, struck western Colombia, leading to at least 18 deaths and 'major damage' to buildings in several cities, and was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela.

7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia, causing serious damage – latest news

More than a dozen buildings collapsed in aftermath of earthquake, which has also prompted evacuations Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella said in a post on X that he will personally supervise recovery efforts and install an emergency centre in San Jose del Palmar. The quake follows two back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes in Venezuela in late June. Those earthquakes destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed more than 5,000 people. Continue reading...

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Colombia building collapses on camera as earthquake brings death, destruction

Video captures a building crumbling in a scene compared to 9/11 as the 7.4 Colombia earthquake kills at least 73 and traps others in rubble.

Colombia earthquake live: Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes near Bogota, 47 dead

Officials say at least 47 people have been killed in the quake with some still trapped under rubble.

7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes in western Colombia, with early reports of injuries and damaged buildings

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, shaking the South American country and neighbouring Ecuador and prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings.

Earthquake on Colombia's Pacific coast causes injuries and damage

A morning earthquake shook Colombian capital Bogota on Monday, with the tremor being felt as far away as the border with Venezuela, witnesses told Reuters.

Colombia earthquake: Death toll rises to over 100

A powerful earthquake, measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia, killing dozens of people and trapping many under rubble. Cities including Cali, Pereira and Manizales were among the hardest-hit.

Colombia, Ecuador hit by 7.4-magnitude earthquake

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, shaking the South American nation and neighbouring Ecuador and prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings. The epicentre was in San Jose Del Palmar, a municipality in the Choco region about 400 km (250 miles) west of Colombia’s capital, Bogota, the US Geological Survey and Colombia’s counterpart reported. The USGS said it struck at a depth of 107 km (66 miles). Choco Governor Nubia Córdoba said on social media that i...

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At least 25 people dead as magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Colombia

The tremors began at 7.35 am and lasted four minutes. Firefighters in Cali, the third most populated city, are checking buildings for structural damage

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Powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia as governor confirms ‘significant damage’

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the Pacific province of Choco in western Colombia, leaving people injured and buildings damaged in a tremor felt as far away as Venezuela and the capital, Bogota.

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47 dead and buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia

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The quake caused severe damage across western Colombia, with buildings collapsing and people reportedly trapped inside.

Earthquake of 7.4 magnitude strikes Colombia and Ecuador, triggering evacuation

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While standing in the street in his pajamas holding his two children, Bisker said something "beautiful" happened.

20 Killed After 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Colombia, Situation "Critical"

According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake struck at a depth of 107 kilometres. The earthquake was also felt in neighbouring Ecuador.

Buildings collapse, airports close after Colombia quake

Follow developments as rescue efforts ensue after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Colombia.

At least 20 dead after Colombia earthquake, others trapped 

At least 20 people were killed in a powerful earthquake in western Colombia on Monday, which downed buildings and left people trapped in the rubble, authorities said. People were killed in the town of Manizales, Mayor Jorge Eduardo Rojas said in an interview with Blu Radio, while Alejandro Eder, mayor of Cali, one of Colombia’s […]

Strong quake rocks Colombia and neighboring countries

Officials report major damage and disruptions after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake shakes Colombia and prompts evacuations.

Major earthquake rocks Colombia and other countries, causing damage and injuries

A powerful earthquake rocked Colombia and other Latin American countries on Monday, causing unspecified damage and injuries and building evacuations in Bogota. The Colombian geological service put the magnitude of the quake at 6.6 while its American counterpart USGS put it at 7.4, with an epicentre 100km underground in the west of Colombia. It was felt in Ecuador and as far away as Panama to the north, and prompted building evacuations in Bogota, AFP reporters saw. The governor of Colombia’s ...

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Colombia hit by a strong earthquake, widespread damage reported

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Major quake rocks Colombia and other countries, causing damage and injuries

6.6-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia’s Choco province, causes injuries and damage

A morning earthquake caused injuries and significant damage in Colombia’s Pacific province of Choco, provincial governor Nubia Carolina Cordoba-Curi said on X on Monday, with the tremor felt as far away as Bogota and Venezuela. “We have just experienced a major earthquake in the department of Choco. We are concerned about aftershocks,” Cordoba-Curi said. She […]

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Major earthquake hits Colombia as 18 confirmed dead

The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4.

Earthquake on Colombia’s Pacific coast causes injuries, damage – governor

The earthquake is felt in the capital Bogota and as far away as Venezuela

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Insane Videos Show Colombia's 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake, At Least 22 Dead

A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocked western Colombia on Monday ... killing at least 22 people, collapsing buildings and leaving others trapped beneath the rubble ... and video shows the heartbreaking aftermath. The quake struck near San José…

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7.4 Mega Quake Rocks Colombia, Widespread Damage Reported A little more than six weeks after twin earthquakes devastated neighboring Venezuela, killing thousands, a magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning, damaging buildings and injuring people near the epicenter in Chocó province. Bloomberg reported that the quake was recorded at 7:34 a.m. local time near San José del Palmar. Chocó Governor Nubia Córdoba reported major structural damage in the provin...

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Colombia slammed by 7.4 magnitude earthquake, injuring residents and damaging buildings as terrified crowds flee into streets

President Abelardo de la Espriella, sworn in just three days earlier, is now leading the emergency response and travelling to Pereira, where governors report widespread building damage, injuries and aftershock fears across Chocó and Risaralda The post Colombia slammed by 7.4 magnitude earthquake, injuring residents and damaging buildings as terrified crowds flee into streets appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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M7.4 earthquake hits western Colombia, damages reported from Cali and Manizales

An M7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, leaving collapsed buildings in the cities of Cali and Manizales. The earthquake struck around 7:30 and had its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, a municipality in the Choco province. In the hour that followed, locals began reporting collapsed buildings in the cities of Cali, Pereira and […] The post M7.4 earthquake hits western Colombia, damages reported from Cali and Manizales appeared first on Colombia News.

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A 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Colombia and Ecuador

The epicenter was in San Jose Del Palmar, in the Choco region about 250 miles (400 kilometers) west of Colombia’s capital, Bogota. The post A 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Colombia and Ecuador appeared first on Havana Times.

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