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Colombia earthquake kills at least 132

Created at 11 Aug · 12:21 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 132 people and injuring over 570. The earthquake, with its epicenter in the Chocó department, caused buildings to collapse in cities including Cali and Pereira. President Abelardo de la Espriella stated the government is deploying all capabilities to assist affected communities.

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Key Numbers

7.4-magnitudeearthquake magnitude
132deaths from earthquake
570+people injured
7.34amearthquake local time

Who's Involved

Abelardo de la Espriella
President of Colombia, addressing the earthquake response
Colombian Association of Capital Cities
Provided casualty figures for the earthquake

↳ Why This Matters

The earthquake has caused a significant loss of life and widespread destruction in Colombia, necessitating a large-scale government response and international aid efforts.

Key facts

  • A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday.
  • The earthquake's epicenter was in the Chocó department.
  • At least 132 people died and over 570 were injured.
  • Buildings collapsed and were severely damaged in cities including Cali and Pereira.
  • President Abelardo de la Espriella announced a government response focused on rescue and aid.

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning, resulting in at least 132 fatalities and over 570 injuries. The seismic event, with its epicenter located in the western department of Chocó, caused widespread damage, including the collapse and severe structural compromise of numerous buildings in major cities such as Cali and Pereira. The earthquake was also felt in neighboring Venezuela.

In response to the disaster, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella addressed the nation, assuring that the government's full capabilities were deployed to protect lives, assist affected communities, and deliver necessary aid. He emphasized that the immediate priority was the rescue of individuals trapped beneath rubble, stating his commitment to supporting the people during this difficult time.

Frequently asked questions

The earthquake registered a magnitude of 7.4.

The epicenter was located in the western department of Chocó, Colombia.

Major cities including Cali and Pereira experienced significant damage.

The government's first priority is the rescue of people trapped under the rubble.

What Happens Next

01Rescue operations for people trapped under rubble are underway.
02Government aid will be delivered to affected communities.

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How It Developed

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia.
The earthquake's epicenter was in the Chocó department.
The quake caused buildings to collapse and be severely damaged in cities like Cali and Pereira.
At least 132 people were killed and over 570 injured.
President Abelardo de la Espriella pledged government assistance and rescue efforts.

Sources

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First Thing: Colombia reels after major earthquake kills at least 130The Guardian

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