Watch: Moment powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and crumbles buildings

At least 111 people have been killed and dozens more injured after the 7.4 temblor hit the western part of the country, according to local officials.

Major Quake Hits Colombia, Killing at Least 111

Rescue crews and regular people searched for survivors, and the death toll was likely to rise. More than 1,500 homes were damaged, the president said.

By Julie Turkewitz, Genevieve Glatsky and Michael Levenson

Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people

Search teams and civilians picked through the remains of destroyed buildings in the country's third-largest city, Cali, passing large pieces of concrete and rubble down a long line of volunteers.

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Family watches helplessly as Colombia quake destroys home

A family documents the moment a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits, and destroys their home.

Watch: Buildings crumble, debris rains down as 7.4-magnitude quake hits Colombia

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VIDEO: Moment buildings collapsed in Colombia during 7.4 magnitude earthquake that killed 132

Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. Research helps explain why it was so destructive

Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. Research helps explain why it was so destructive

At least 164 people dead after Colombia quake

Follow live updates as rescuers search for survivors after a 7.4-magnitude quake that has claimed the lives of at least 164 people in Colombia.

Cyprus expresses solidarity with Colombia after deadly earthquake

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Tuesday expressed Cyprus’ solidarity with Colombia following the devastating earthquake that struck the country. In a post on X, Kombos said he was deeply saddened by the loss of life and extended his condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. “In this difficult time, Cyprus stands with […]

1,600 Buildings Collapse, 132 Dead: Videos Of 7.4 Magnitude Colombia Earthquake

According to Espriella, at least 1,575 homes, 18 health centres, and 52 schools had been damaged in the powerful quake that was followed by 21 aftershocks.

Major earthquake claims 111 lives in Colombia

PEREIRA: At least 111 people were killed after a powerful earthquake str­uck western Colombia ear­ly on Monday, knocking down buildings across several cities and injuring 87 others, with still more residents trapped in the rubble. The 7.4-magnitude qua­ke, with its epicenter in the coastal Choco region at a depth of 100km, struck at 7:34am, triggering a frantic search for survivors in several cities and thrusting the new administration into its first major crisis as Colombia declared a state ...

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Telemundo’s ‘Operación Triunfo’ Carries On With Final Live Show Following Devastating 7.4 Magnitude Quake In Colombia

Telemundo’s Operación Triunfo Season 1 finale was marred by sadness after the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday, August 10. The singing competition was to be full of joy as one singer was crowned the winner of the talent show following weeks of arduous work. Although the show is produced for the United States […]

By Armando Tinoco

Shakira, J Balvin, More Colombian Stars Support Earthquake Victims

Some have shared links to donate supplies and used their platforms to help families locate loved ones after 7.4 quake rattles cities like Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali

By Julyssa Lopez

At least 111 people killed after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia

The casualties appeared most concentrated in the western province of Risaralda, in Colombia's coffee-growing region.

Search and rescue efforts underway in Colombia after powerful earthquake kills at least 132

By Monday night, more than 2,700 people had been reported missing.

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At least 111 killed in Colombia earthquake

Govt declares state of emergency

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Colombia earthquake death toll jumps to 111; president declares emergency

Colombia's newly inaugurated President Abelardo de la Espriella on Monday declared a state of emergency after a powerful earthquake struck the west of the country. The post Colombia earthquake death toll jumps to 111; president declares emergency appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Colombia declares national disaster after devastating earthquake

Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national disaster and sent his ministers to the west of Colombia to coordinate rescue operations in response to a 7.4M earthquake. Following an emergency meeting at disaster management agency UNGRD, De la Espriella said he would travel to Pereira, one of the worst hit cities, to further […] The post Colombia declares national disaster after devastating earthquake appeared first on Colombia News.

By Adriaan Alsema

At least 111 dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia

At least 111 people have died and 87 have been injured after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, bringing down buildings across several cities and leaving people trapped beneath rubble. The earthquake struck at 07:34 local time, with its epicentre near San José del Palmar in the Chocó region, according to the US Geological Survey.

At least 132 killed in Colombia’s largest earthquake in years

At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

The Earthquake in Colombia Leaves at Least 111 Dead

President Abelardo De la Espriella added that 18 highways and seven airports were affected by the earthquake. The post The Earthquake in Colombia Leaves at Least 111 Dead appeared first on Havana Times.

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