Key facts
- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia and Ecuador.
- At least 111 people were killed and 87 injured in Colombia.
Powerful earthquake shakes Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama
IN SHORT
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and injuring 87. The quake caused infrastructure damage and prompted evacuations in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.
Key Numbers
7.4magnitude earthquake
111killed in Colombia
87injured in Colombia
Who's Involved
Colombia
Affected by earthquake, reporting 111 deaths and 87 injuries
Ecuador
Affected by earthquake, conducting evacuations
Panama
Affected by earthquake, conducting evacuations
Abelardo De La Espriella
President of Colombia facing first major crisis
↳ Why This Matters
The earthquake has resulted in a significant loss of life and widespread damage, presenting a major crisis for Colombia's new administration and requiring humanitarian response across multiple countries.